manful

[ man-fuhl ]

adjective

1. having or showing boldness, courage, or strength; resolute.

manful

/ ˈmænfʊl /

adjective

1. a less common word for manly

Derived Forms

• ˈmanfully, adverb
• ˈmanfulness, noun

Other Words From

• manful·ly adverb
• manful·ness noun
• un·manful adjective
• un·manful·ly adverb
• un·manful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of manful¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; man, -ful

Synonym Study

See manly.

Example Sentences

It will star North Carolina guard Caleb Love stepping to the top of the arc and rocketing in a manful three-point shot with 25 seconds left for a 78-74 lead that held.

From Washington Post

Conquest would allow American men to shed the temptations of the “slothful life” and become a “more manful race.”

From New York Times

“We have to make it in a very manful way.”

From Fox News

Then some being shamed by his mercy overcame their fear and went on, and the others took new hope, hearing of a manful deed within their measure that they could turn to, and they departed.

From Literature

Tim D., making a manful effort with one of Harry's memorial Emerald Stingers.

From Golf Digest