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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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