[also more manly; most manly] : having or showing qualities (such as strength or courage) that are expected in a man
▪ He wasn't manly enough to fight. ▪ a manly competitor ▪ He has a deep, manly voice.
▪ He wasn't manly enough to fight. ▪ a manly competitor ▪ He has a deep, manly voice.
— man·li·ness noun [noncount]
▪ a test of his manliness [=manhood]
▪ a test of his manliness [=manhood]







