adj
manful
Manful (adj) means showing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly.
adj
1
Showing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly.
"If Cousin wasn’t trying so hard to be manful, he’d be crying."
— Bapsi Sidhwa, Ice-Candy Man (1988)
2
Brave and determined, especially in a difficult situation.
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Etymology
From Middle English manful, manfull, equivalent to man + -ful.
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What is the meaning of manful?
"manful" (adj) means showing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly.
What is another word for manful?
Other words for "manful" include virile, male, manly, manlike.
What is the opposite of manful?
The opposite of "manful" is feminine.
What are the different meanings of manful?
"manful" has 2 main meanings: 1. Showing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly; 2. Brave and determined, especially in a difficult situation.
