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
The journal inspired the 2019 BBC drama Gentleman Jack, the nickname locals gave Lister for acting in what was deemed a manly way.
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Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
But on top of it, have poison oak on my manly parts.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
His growth in college and his growth on this campus just as a man, as a confident, manly, good person that’s all about team.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Regardless of whether another installment of that spinoff will come to fruition, Lord Anderson might have the opportunity to provide manly advice for the Bridgerton boys, who have had to figure out matters of the heart largely without their father present.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
But on top of it, have poison oak on my manly parts.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
His growth in college and his growth on this campus just as a man, as a confident, manly, good person that’s all about team.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Regardless of whether another installment of that spinoff will come to fruition, Lord Anderson might have the opportunity to provide manly advice for the Bridgerton boys, who have had to figure out matters of the heart largely without their father present.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manly
Adjective
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The male passenger was hospitalized with gunshot wounds but was expected to survive, officials said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The operations led to the arrest of a group of male suspects on the 1100 block of McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, on April 25, according to a police news release.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone has to play their role, the masculine and feminine.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Whiskey-making has long been considered a masculine profession in America, a drink exclusively enjoyed by men swirling golden liquid in dark, smoky rooms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Manly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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