Definitions

manful

[man-fuhl] / ˈmæn fəl /

ADJECTIVE

manly

Synonyms

STRONG

manlike

WEAK

audacious beefcake bold brave daring dauntless dignified fearless firm gallant hardy he-man heroic hunky intrepid lion-hearted macho male mannish masculine muscular noble powerful red-blooded resolute robust self-reliant stately staunch stout-hearted strapping strong two-fisted undaunted valiant valorous vigorous virile well-built

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Agricultural development consultant Dr John Manful told the BBC that "precious, valuable land" in the forest belt had been destroyed by the gold-seekers.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

"We are slowly poisoning ourselves," Dr Manful added.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

Manful little Ned sat close by his sister's side, patting her arm from time to time with one hand while he clung to his rifle with the other.

From Sunset Pass or Running the Gauntlet Through Apache Land by King, Charles

Since this was I, Who my soul shall certify When again I face the foe Manful courage shall not go.

From Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume II. by Ingelow, Jean

Manful resistance means victory, and victory makes one stronger and invincible, while defeat at every repetition places victory farther and farther beyond our reach.

From Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals by Stapleton, John H. (John Henry)

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