/ Dictionary / Index M manly: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: man•ly Pronunciation: (man'lē), [key] — adj., adv. -li•er, -li•est, —adj. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery. pertaining to or suitable for males: manly sports. —adv. in a manly manner. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: manly (Thesaurus) man lock man-made Related Content Daily Word Quiz: immense Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language