1. Possessing qualities befitting a man
   "His manly courage in the face of danger was admired by all";
   - manful, manlike, masculine
    
2. Characteristic of a man
   "manly sports";
   - male, manful, manlike, virile

1. In a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
   "He faced the challenge manly, without showing fear";
   - manfully, masculinely

Derived forms: manliest, manlier

See also: man-size, man-sized, masculine

Encyclopedia: Manly, New Zealand