manly
In a way befitting a manIn a way befitting a man.
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/ˈmænli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a way befitting a man.
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
Origin
From Middle English manli, manlich, manly, from Old English manlīċe, equivalent to man + -From Middle English manli, manlich, manly, from Old English manlīċe, equivalent to man + -ly (adverbial suffix).
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Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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