manly
adjective/ˈmænli/
/ˈmænli/
(usually approving) (comparative manlier, superlative manliest)
- having the qualities or physical features that are admired or expected in a man
- the traditional manly virtues of courage and strength
- He looked so manly in his uniform.
- manly shoulders
Oxford Collocations DictionaryManly is used with these nouns:- chest
- man
- virtue
- …
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