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manfully

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man·ful  (mnfl)
adj.
Having or showing the bravery and resoluteness considered characteristic of a man. See Synonyms at male.

manful·ly adv.
manful·ness n.
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Adv.1.manfully - in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man; "having said her say Peggy manfully shouldered her burden and prepared to break up yet another home"
unmanfully, unmanly - without qualities thought to befit a man

manfully
adverb bravely, boldly, vigorously, stoutly, hard, strongly, desperately, courageously, stalwartly, powerfully, resolutely, determinedly, heroically, valiantly, nobly, gallantly, like the devil, to the best of your ability, like a Trojan, intrepidly, like one possessed, with might and main They stuck to their task manfully.
Translations
manfully [ˈmænfəlɪ] ADVvalientemente, resueltamente
manfully [ˈmænfəli] adv [try, cope, persevere] → vaillamment
manfully [ˈmænfəlɪ] advcoraggiosamente, valorosamente
manfully [ˈmænfəlɪ] advcoraggiosamente, valorosamente


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You can bear sorrow manfully, as well as act manfully.
He hesitated, took up his position at the wicket, and then came to me manfully.
When at last we were really alone, I turned and looked at Nicolete striding manfully at my side, just to make sure that it was really true.
 
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