MANLY


Meaning of MANLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mænli ]

( manlier, manliest)

If you describe a man’s behaviour or appearance as manly , you approve of it because it shows qualities that are considered typical of a man, such as strength or courage.

He was the ideal of manly beauty.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ approval ]

• man‧li‧ness

He has no doubts about his manliness.

N-UNCOUNT : poss N

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