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manly

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1. manly - Adjective

2. manly - Adverb

4. manly - Adjective Satellite

5. Manly - Proper noun

Meaning

Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

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a deep male voice Source: Internet

manly sports Source: Internet

having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home Source: Internet

All of this has triggered intense debate over the future of the trust sites, which include the North Head Sanctuary at Manly, Headland Park at Middle Head, and the former submarine base Platypus at Neutral Bay, as well as the island. Source: Internet

“Bring back manly men,” he captioned a picture of himself wearing a powder blue suit and ruffled shirt while eating a banana. Source: Internet

Campbell's manly, mock-heroic posturing is perfectly in keeping with the director's droll outlook." citation Desson Howe, in this review for The Washington Post praised the film's style: "Bill Pope's cinematography is gymnastic and appropriately frenetic. Source: Internet

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