manly
Strong and courageous
Manly describes qualities traditionally associated with men—strength, courage, fortitude, decisiveness.
A manly handshake is firm.
A manly voice is deep.
The word carries approval: to be manly is to embody these traits admirably.
The concept is culturally constructed and shifts over time, but the word retains its association with masculine ideals rather than mere maleness.
Having great effect
- fertileAble to reproduce abundantly
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- masculineMale in character
- machoOverly masculine manner
testosterone · prowess · vitality · lusty · red-blooded · virility · robust · spirited
Having well-developed sinews
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- strappingMuscular and hale
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
- athleticPhysically strong and active
powerful · robust · sturdy · strong · rugged · broad-shouldered · tough · hardy
Fortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- daringAdventurous courage
intrepid · dauntless · undaunted · resolute · fortitude · heroic · stalwart · audacious
Having high moral standards
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- respectfulShowing proper regard
dignified · principled · knightly · gallant · dashing · protective · upstanding · decent
Lacking outward feeling
- restrainedHeld under control
- self-controlledHaving restraint over impulses
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
imperturbable · reserved · coolheaded · unflinching · steely · steadfast · resolute · dignified
Enjoying wilderness activities
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- rough-hewnCoarsely cut, left unsmoothed
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- adventurousInclined toward risky endeavors
wilderness · grizzled · leathery · hardened · survivalist · woodsman · frontiersman · rough
potent
Having great effect
macho · testosterone · prowess · vitality · lusty · red-blooded · virility · robust · spirited · energetic
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
athletic · powerful · robust · sturdy · strong · rugged · broad-shouldered · tough · hardy · vigorous
courage
Fortitude facing danger
daring · intrepid · dauntless · undaunted · resolute · fortitude · heroic · stalwart · audacious · plucky
honorable
Having high moral standards
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
respectful · dignified · principled · knightly · gallant · dashing · protective · upstanding · decent · virtuous
unemotional
Lacking outward feeling
- restrainedHeld under control
- self-controlledHaving restraint over impulses
- composedCalm and self-possessed
unflappable · imperturbable · reserved · coolheaded · unflinching · steely · steadfast · resolute · dignified · calm
outdoorsy
Enjoying wilderness activities
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- rough-hewnCoarsely cut, left unsmoothed
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
adventurous · wilderness · grizzled · leathery · hardened · survivalist · woodsman · frontiersman · rough · unpolished
- gender traitsmasculine, feminine, male, female, androgynous
- gender rolesgender roles, masculinity, femininity, gender stereotypes, traditional roles
- masculinitymachismo, masculinity, alpha male, virility, macho
- gendergender, male, female, masculine, feminine
manlyfeminine
Pertaining to women
effeminate · womanly · unmanly · womanish · girlish
man, mansplain, mankind, womanly, manhood, manliness, unmanly, manservant, manliest