Synonyms for manly
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : man-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn li |
Top 10 synonyms for manly Other synonyms for the word manly
- audacious
- beefcake
- brave
- colt
- confident
- daring
- dauntless
- dignified
- fearless
- firm
- gallant
- hardy
- he-man
- hunk
- intrepid
- jock
- jockstrap
- lion-hearted
- male
- muscular
- powerful
- red-blooded
- resolute
- robust
- stately
- staunch
- stout-hearted
- strapping
- strong
- stud
- tiger
- two-fisted
- undaunted
- valiant
- valorous
- well-built
Définition of manly
Origin :- c.1200, "human; characteristic of human beings," from man (n.) + -ly (1). Sense of "possessing virtues proper to a male person" (resoluteness, steadfastness, reliability) is from early 13c. Meaning "masculine" is attested from late 14c. Old English had werlic "male, masculine, manly."
- adj courageous
- "I'll do it, sir," said I to the Mayor, with a manly curtness.
- Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
- Therefore, after a moment's consideration, he spoke up, with a firm and manly voice.
- Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- This appeal to manly protection was received by Stevie with his usual docility.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- We had hauled our manly tacks aboard, and had no thoughts of plunder.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- The bridegroom's frank and manly countenance was radiant with joy.
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- They praised his manly beauty, his grace and strength of body.
- Extract from : « Buried Cities, Part 2 » by Jennie Hall
- Driving, swimming, rowing, and other manly sports should be favored.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various
- He mixed but little with the "Boys," but the latter respected him for his manly qualities.
- Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
- It was rumored, sir, that she admired me for my Manly Shape.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 » by Various
- "Indeed I do," she said heartily, and gave him her hand in the manly way he hated.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
Antonyms for manly
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