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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionaryman·ly I \ˈman-lē\ adverb DATE before 12th century: in a manly manner II adjective (man·li·er ; -est) DATE 13th century1. having qualities generally associated with a man : strong, virile2. appropriate in character to a man manly sports• man·li·ness nounEnglish Etymologymanly c.1200, "human," from man (n.). Sense of "possessing virtues proper to a male person" is from early 13c. Meaning "masculine" is attested from late 14c. Related: Manliness.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7manlymanly / 5mAnli / adjective (often approving)having the qualities or physical features that are admired or expected in a man 有男子汉气概的；强壮的• man·li·ness noun [U] Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionadj. Function: adjective 1 Synonyms: VIRILE 2, male, manlike, masculine Related Words: macho 2 Synonyms: BRAVE 1, bold, courageous, dauntless, fearless, intrepid, unafraid, undaunted, valiant, valorousWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridgedman·lyI. \ˈmanlē, -aan-, -li\ adjective(-er/-est)Etymology: Middle English, from man + -ly (adjective suffix)1. a. : having qualities appropriate to a man : not effeminate or timorous : bold, resolute, and open in conduct or bearing < neither altogether coward nor brave, neither manly nor sissified — John Reed > b. (1) : belonging to or appropriate in character to a man < manly sports > < beer is a manly drink — Giles Playfair > < a big booming manly voice > (2) : of undaunted courage : gallant, brave < seemed a big manly thing to say — R.P.Warren > < not a very manly thing … to come here and browbeat a woman — A. Conan Doyle > < a manly disregard of his enemies — H.E.Scudder >2. obsolete : adult, matureSynonyms: see maleII. adverbEtymology: Middle English, from man + -ly (adverb suffix): in a manly manner: as a. obsolete : courageously b. obsolete : excellently

Manly Man Adjective Qualities C Synonyms Obsolete Merriam Webster's