manly
/ˈmænli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmænli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈman-lē/ (ame, mw)
manly — adjective
- manlypositive
- manliercomparative
- manliestsuperlative
1. showing the kind of strength, confidence, or physical style that people traditio
showing the kind of strength, confidence, or physical style that people traditionally connect with men
The old actor had a manly voice and a slow, steady walk.
collocation: manly voice / manly walk
Tariro admired her grandfather's manly calm during the night ferry crossing.
manly + abstract quality such as calm
The costume team gave the prince a manly look with boots and a beard.
After the fire, Bilal won praise for his manly calm under pressure.
- feminine
describes a style or quality traditionally associated with women
文法句型
manly + noun
be/look/seem + manly
用法筆記
Often used to praise courage, self-control, or a strong physical presence. It can sound old-fashioned because it judges someone by traditional ideas about how a man should look or behave.
常見錯誤
manly — adverb
1. in a brave, steady, or self-controlled way that people traditionally connect wit
in a brave, steady, or self-controlled way that people traditionally connect with men
After the broken oar struck his hand, Bilal bore the pain manly.
literary pattern: bear + pain + manly
Christopher took the defeat manly, then carried the silver cup to the winners.
take + setback + manly
At the hearing, Esteban answered manly and admitted he had lied.
When the barn caught fire, Otis faced the danger manly.
- fearfully
shows fear rather than courage or self-control
文法句型
verb + manly
bear/take/face + noun + manly
用法筆記
This adverb is rare and sounds literary or old-fashioned in modern English. It most often follows verbs such as 'bear', 'take', 'answer', or 'face' when a writer wants to stress brave, controlled behaviour.