The meaning of MANLY is in a manly manner. How to use manly in a sentence.

He has such a manly voice. My mother used to tell me it wasn't manly for little boys to cry.

Definition of manly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe a man's behavior or appearance as manly, you mean it shows qualities that are considered typical of a man, such as strength or courage.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of men, especially when considered traditionally masculine, as in being courageous or direct: "Few men who are just about to go off on an adventure can resist a manly swig …

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective manly, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 18, 2025 · From Middle English manli, manlich, manly, from Old English manlīċe, equivalent to man +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

MANLY definition: having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery. See examples of manly used in a sentence.

MANLY meaning: having or showing qualities (such as strength or courage) that are expected in a man

Someone who's manly acts in a typically masculine way. If you live in a log cabin, split your own wood, and occasionally scare away bears, go ahead and call yourself manly. Manly attributes are usually …