manfully
manfully · more manfully · most manfully
In a manful manner; with the characteristics considered typical of a man, such as…In a manful manner; with the characteristics considered typical of a man, such as strength, courage, and determination.
US/mˈænfəli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a manful manner; with the characteristics considered typical of a man, such as strength, courage, and determination.
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
Origin
From Middle English manfully; equivalent to manful + -ly.From Middle English manfully; equivalent to manful + -ly.
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Forms
more manfully, most manfully| Comparative | more manfully Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most manfully |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man:manly
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedmanful
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb