manfully
2
6.8
- adverb
- /ˈmænfəlɪ/
- Archaic
:
valientemente
- He manfully defended his beliefs, despite the criticism from his peers.
- manfully strode
- manfully fought
Examples
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Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord.
Blog text (15) -
Manfully, he fought the irritation he wanted to take out on her.
Fiction book (1998) -
There is nothing for it but to march like bold explorers straight into the chaos and attack it manfully.
Fiction book (1994) -
Good stoics both, we struggle manfully to hide our affection for each other behind the most formal of facades.
Fiction book (1991) -
I didn't think we'd make it, but the little car staggered manfully over the crest and started up another steep hill.
Fiction book (1999) -
Connery parked his sedan some distance away, took a deep breath, and strode manfully toward the campfire, prepared to do his duty.
Fiction book (1997) -
He manfully faced the challenges ahead, determined to succeed against all odds.
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During the tough training, she manfully encouraged her teammates to keep pushing forward.
Synonyms
68
7.2
Acting with courage and responsibility when facing a problem
48
1.7
Showing courage even when afraid
5
6.5
To act bravely and politely to help someone
4
6.8
In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult
Antonyms
How Brave
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Manfully comes from the simple word man and the part full, so it once meant 'full of man'. That's why manfully means acting 'bravely' or with steady strength, qualities people have traditionally linked to men.