Definitions for Manly

Manly man·ly

Spelling: [man-lee]
IPA: /ˈmæn li/

Manly is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 47 anagrams from letters in Manly (almny).

Definitions for Manly

adverb

  1. Archaic. in a manly manner.

adjective

  1. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
  2. pertaining to or suitable for males:

Origin of Manly

before 900; Middle English (adj., adv.); Old English manlīc (adj.), manlīce (adv.). See man1, -ly

Examples for Manly

We had hauled our manly tacks aboard, and had no thoughts of plunder.

There are many others getting their footing, like Androgyny and Original Tomboy, all manly duds for anyone.

When your son gets older, you might encourage him to do manly and practical things, like building bridges or dams.

Many found this to echo a Stepford Wife mentality of women: Women like stories and language, not impersonal, cold, manly numbers!

Therefore, after a moment's consideration, he spoke up, with a firm and manly voice.

For a short time there was Zima Gold, which was slightly amber and almost had bourbon like taste to it — for the manly Zima man.

This appeal to manly protection was received by Stevie with his usual docility.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, many folks regard the manly appeal these pols are peddling as a bad thing.

The bridegroom's frank and manly countenance was radiant with joy.

"I'll do it, sir," said I to the Mayor, with a manly curtness.

Word Value for Manly
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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