manly
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmænɫi// UK //mˈænli// man·ly
adj. having qualities that people traditionally think are typical of a man, such as being strong or brave.
adj. possessing qualities traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, or a deep voice.
He has a very manly voice.
The actor is famous for playing manly characters who survive alone in the wild.
The novel explores the pressure on young men to maintain a manly exterior even when they are feeling vulnerable or afraid.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, or following a linking verb like 'look' or 'sound'.
Pitfall
He acted manlyHe acted in a manly wayDespite the -ly ending, this word is an adjective, not an adverb; use 'manfully' or a phrase for the adverbial sense.