Definition
Definition of manliest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
genderRare most strongly exhibiting masculine traitsRare
- His deep voice and strong build made him the manliest in the room.
- He was considered the manliest due to his bravery.
- Among all the contestants, he appeared the manliest.
Origin of manliest
English, manly (masculine) + -est (superlative)
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- French:mâle, ...
- German:männlichste, ...
- Italian:più virile, ...
- Spanish:más varonil, ...
- Portuguese:mais viril, ...
- Chinese:最具男性特征的, ...
- Japanese:最も男らしい, ...
- Arabic:الأَكْثَر رُجُولَة, ...
- Hebrew:הכי גברי, ...
- Russian:самый мужественный, ...
- Ukrainian:наймужніший, ...
- Hindi:सबसे पुरुषोचित, ...
Definition of manly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
characterhaving qualities like strength or courage
- He showed a manly determination to succeed.
2.
appropriate for menDated suitable to a manDated
- He wore a manly suit to the interview..
Adverb
behaviorin a way that shows strength or courage
- He faced the challenge manly and succeeded.
Origin of manly
Old English, mann (person) + -lic (like)
Examples of manly in a sentence
The manly gesture earned him respect. The cologne had a manly scent. He manly accepted the defeat without complaint. She manly took charge during the crisis.
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- French:viril, courageusement, ...
- German:männlich, für Männer geeignet, ...
- Italian:virile, virilmente, ...
- Spanish:varonil, valientemente, ...
- Portuguese:másculo, corajosamente, ...
- Chinese:男子气概的, 勇敢地, ...
- Japanese:男らしい, 男らしく, ...
- Arabic:رَجُولِيّ, بِرُجُولَة, ...
- Hebrew:גַּבְרִי, בְּאֹפֶן גַּבְרִי, ...
- Russian:мужественный, по-мужски, ...
- Ukrainian:мужній, мужньо, ...
- Hindi:पुरुषोचित, साहसिक तरीके से, ...
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