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manly
adjective
adverb
possessing qualities befitting a man
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ˈmænli
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adjective
possessing qualities befitting a man
adjective
characteristic of a man
“a deep male voice”
adverb
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
“having said her say, Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home”
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a deep male voice
manly sports
having said her say, Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home
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