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manly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmænli/

manly means: Having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with men.

adjective

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Having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with men.

  • He spoke in a deep, manly voice.
  • She thought his beard looked manly.
  • The advertisement links physical strength with manly confidence.

Similar words: masculine

Opposites: unmanly, feminine

Common phrases: manly voice, manly appearance, manly strength

Questions about manly

What does manly mean?

Having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with men.

What is manly in other languages?

Türkçe: erkeksi · Español: varonil · Français: viril · Deutsch: männlich · Italiano: virile · 日本語: 男らしい

How do you pronounce manly?

It is pronounced /ˈmænli/.

How do you use manly in a sentence?

He spoke in a deep, manly voice. She thought his beard looked manly.

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