manly man

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a man who strongly exhibits traditional masculine qualities

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Examples (10)

  • He was known as a manly man, always ready to face challenges.
  • The old films often portrayed the ideal hero as a strong, manly man.
  • Her father was a quiet but exceptionally manly man.
  • Society sometimes expects men to be a certain type of manly man.
  • He admired his grandfather, who was a true manly man of integrity.
  • The character was written to be a classic manly man, brave and protective.
  • Despite his gentle nature, he was undeniably a manly man when it came to difficult decisions.
  • The novel depicted him as a rugged, manly man of the frontier.
  • They sought a leader who was a decisive and manly man.
  • Being a manly man doesn't just mean physical strength, but also inner fortitude.