| a. | 1. | Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. |
| adv. | 1. | In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; |
| Adj. | 1. | manly - possessing qualities befitting a man |
| 2. | manly - characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports" | |
| Adv. | 1. | manly - in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man; "having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home" Synonyms: manfully |
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