manly
a. ஆடவரின் நற்குணங்களுள்ள, வீறுமிக்க, கவடில்லாத, பெண்பவகையில் ஆணின் குணமுள்ள, மனிதனனுக்குத் தகுதியான, மனிதத் தகுதி வாய்ந்த.
Synonyms
bold
courageous
generous
open
chivalrous
frank
firm
noble
stately
fine
mature
masculine
brave
fearless
hardy
vigorous
manlike
manful
dignified
Antonyms
Man"ly, a. [Compar. Manlier; superl. Manliest.] Etym: [Man + -ly. Cf. Manlike.] Defn: 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. Man"ly, adv. Defn: In a manly manner; with the courage and fortitude of a manly man; as, to act manly.