manful Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective possessing qualities befitting a man
    manlike; manly.
  2. adjective satellite characteristic of a man
    male; manly; manlike; virile.
    • a deep male voice
    • manly sports

WordNet


Man"ful adjective
Definitions
  1. Showing manliness, or manly spirit; hence, brave, courageous, resolute, noble. " Manful hardiness." Chaucer. -- Man"ful*ly, adv. -- Man"ful*ness, n.

Webster 1913