Dictionary entry

Manly

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.