Manly

Pronunciation: /ˈmænli/

Definitions of manly

adjective having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or courage

Example Sentences

A1 He is a manly man who enjoys fixing things around the house.

A2 The manly firefighter bravely rescued the cat from the burning building.

B1 His manly appearance and strong physique made him a natural choice for the action movie role.

B2 Despite his manly demeanor, he was not afraid to show his emotions and vulnerability.

C1 The manly warrior led his troops into battle with courage and determination.

C2 His manly charm and charisma captivated everyone in the room.

Examples of manly in a Sentence

formal He possessed a strong and manly demeanor that commanded respect from those around him.

informal The manly way he chopped wood impressed everyone at the campsite.

slang He's always trying to act all manly in front of his friends.

figurative His manly courage in the face of danger inspired others to follow his lead.

Grammatical Forms of manly

• past tense: manned
• plural: manly men
• comparative: more manly
• superlative: most manly
• present tense: manly
• future tense: will manly
• perfect tense: has manly
• continuous tense: is manly
• singular: manly
• positive degree: manly
• infinitive: to manly
• gerund: manlying
• participle: manly

Origin and Evolution of manly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'manly' originated from the Old English word 'mannlic' which means characteristic of or befitting a man.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'manly' has evolved to encompass qualities such as strength, courage, and dignity traditionally associated with men, but is now also used in a gender-neutral context to describe anyone exhibiting these characteristics.