1. manly

adjective. ['ˈmænli'] characteristic of a man.

Rhymes with Manly

• stanly
• stanley
• cranley
• shanley
• ranley
• manley
• hanly
• hanley
• ganley
• danly
• danley
• chanley

Sentences with manly

1. Adverb
Older women have no time for men who don't possess the basic manly attribute of self-confidence.

2. Adjective
A brick can make a manly paper weight, especially for men in the construction or landscaping business.

Quotes about manly

1. I suppose it’s not a social norm, and not a manly thing to do — to feel, discuss feelings. So that’s what I’m giving the finger to. Social norms and stuff…what good are social norms, really? I think all they do is project a limited and harmful image of people. It thus impedes a broader social acceptance of what someone, or a group of people, might actually be like.
- Jess C. Scott, New Order

2. Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures.
- William Wycherley

3. I am a man, and men do not drink pink drinks. Now, be gone, woman, and fetch me something brown."Jace said. "Brown?"said Isabelle."Yes. Brown. It's a manly color. See? Alec is wearing it."Jace said."Well, it was black but it faded."Alec said."Well, I can always fix it up with something sparkly,"Magnus said, holding a sparkley headband. "Resist the urge, Alec, resist the urge."Simon said.
- Cassandra Clare, City of Glass

2. manly

adjective. ['ˈmænli'] possessing qualities befitting a man.

3. manly

adverb. ['ˈmænli'] in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man.