The definition of manly is something having the characteristics or traditional virtues generally attributed to men.
(adjective)Being big, tough and strong is an example of being manly.
See manly in Webster's New World College Dictionary
Origin: ME: see man & -ly
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See manly in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective man·li·er, man·li·est
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