manly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, and toughness.

  - "He is a very manly man."
  - "Despite his small size, he displayed manly courage."
  - "The manly scent of aftershave filled the room."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmænli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

womanly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manly
rarely , carolingly , marly , darlingly

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Variants

List of all variants of manly that leads to same result
manly , manlier , manliest

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'mann' meaning 'man'. The adjective form 'manly' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'manly' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, men were expected to display manliness and courage in battle and in daily life.

3. The term 'manly' is sometimes used to describe foods that are rich and hearty, such as manly steaks or manly sandwiches.

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Related Concepts

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1. masculinity: The quality of being male or having qualities traditionally associated with males.

2. femininity: The quality of being female or having qualities traditionally associated with females.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'manly' is often used to describe strong and courageous male characters. In music, there are various songs and genres that celebrate manliness and masculinity.

How to Memorize "manly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong and muscular man with a beard and deep voice. Imagine him lifting heavy weights or protecting someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manly' with words like 'brave', 'courageous', 'strong', and 'tough'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Mighty And Noble Men Live Yearly' to remember the spelling and meaning of 'manly'.

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