(often approving) having the qualities or physical features that are admired or expected in a man:
the manly virtues of courage and strength * He looked so manly in his uniform. * She had very manly shoulders.
manliness noun [U]:
He felt she had insulted his manliness.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is manly a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, manly is tagged as adjective.
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