manly

About 2.15 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Having the characteristics of a man.
2. adjective Having qualities viewed as befitting a man; masculine, manful, courageous, resolute, noble.
3. adverb In a way befitting a man.

Similar words

manlike virile manful masculine manfully male man-sized hardy doughty fearless

Often followed by

and beauty spirit virtues character courage in to way

Word family

manlier manliest