manly

adjective

Definition of manlynext
as in male
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men a manly deep voice

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Recent Examples of manly Another critic pointed out that Williams has been the victim of similar attacks calling her athletic build masculine or manly. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 This special again explores the trauma Frank Castle carries from his Marines stint and again includes lots of manly screaming. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026 Throughout modern history, first ladies have often served as the empathetic, emotive counterpart to their husbands, who tend to remain more manly and stoic. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026 Apollo’s manly, all-business moon crews of the 1960s and 1970s certainly did not do group hugs. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manly
  1. male
  2. masculine
Adjective
  • With Harald’s birth, the male line of succession to the crown was secured.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, 30 years after Lopez was found dead, police offered a 2,500 euro reward for information leading to an arrest after a male DNA trace was discovered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of male
Adjective
  • In prison, which is a hyper-masculine space, there was this subtle thinking about masculinity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Later, his father and uncle would initiate him into the masculine play worlds of Albany’s bars, poolrooms, and bowling alleys.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of masculine

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“Manly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manly. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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