Man"ly, a. [Compar. Manlier (?); superl. Manliest.] [Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike.] Having qualities becoming to a man; not childish or womanish; manlike, esp. brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
Let's briefly put on manly readiness.
Shak.
Serene and manly, hardened to sustain
The load of life.
Dryden.
Syn. -- Bold; daring; brave; courageous; firm; undaunted; hardy; dignified; stately.
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Man"ly, adv. In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.
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