MANLIER

MANLY

manly, manful, manlike

(adjective) possessing qualities befitting a man

male, manful, manlike, manly, virile

(adjective) characteristic of a man; “a deep male voice”; “manly sports”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

manlier

comparative form of manly

Anagrams

• Lierman, Mineral, marline, mineral, railmen, ramline

Source: Wiktionary


MANLY

Man"ly, a. [Compar. Manlier; superl. Manliest.] Etym: [Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike.]

Definition: Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble. Let's briefly put on manly readiness. Shak. Serene and manly, hardened to sustain The load of life. Dryden.

Syn.

– Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately.

Man"ly, adv.

Definition: In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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