manly

/ˈmænli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmænli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈman-lē/ (ame, mw)

manly — 形容詞

  • manlypositive
  • manliercomparative
  • manliestsuperlative

1. showing the kind of strength, confidence, or physical style that people traditio

1.形容詞C1
釋義

陽剛

展現傳統男性特質的

showing the kind of strength, confidence, or physical style that people traditionally connect with men

例句

The old actor had a manly voice and a slow, steady walk.

那位老演員有著很陽剛的嗓音和沉穩的步伐。

collocation: manly voice / manly walk

Tariro admired her grandfather's manly calm during the night ferry crossing.

Tariro 很欣賞祖父在夜間渡輪航程中的男子氣概與鎮定。

manly + abstract quality such as calm

同義詞
  • masculine

    the broad neutral word for a male-coded look, style, or quality

  • rugged

    emphasises a tough, outdoorsy appearance more than character

  • macho

    often negative; suggests exaggerated or showy masculinity

反義詞
  • 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

❌The clinic needs a manly nurse for the night shift.
✅The clinic needs a male nurse for the night shift.
💡'manly' describes qualities or style, not a person's biological sex.

manly — 副詞