Manful - English meaning

adjective

(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

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A bold attempt to solve the crisis

noun

A bold typeface or letter.

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Shadow cabinet members listed in bold

adjective

Brave, or without fear

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He is a qualified politician with bold ideas., she was friendly without being bold., the costumes w…

adjective

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

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A brave soldier

noun

A north american indian warrior.

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Thwarting a u.s. raid at the battle of the little bighorn in 1876, sioux and cheyenne braves took n…

verb

Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear.

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These six men braved the rough seas

adjective

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

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Her courageous human rights work

adjective

Having or showing courage

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It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record., it was courag…

adjective

Showing fearlessness and determination.

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Dauntless bravery

adjective

Showing determination and no fear

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In spite of the scale of the famine, the relief workers struggled on with dauntless optimism.

adjective

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

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Alina was determined to be heard

verb

Cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.

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It will be her mental attitude that determines her future

adjective

Showing the strong desire to follow a particular plan of action even if it is difficult

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A very determined young man, she had a determined look on her face., [ + to infinitive ] i’m determ…

adjective

Brave and persistent.

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His doughty spirit kept him going

adjective

Determined, brave, and unwilling ever to stop trying to achieve something

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She has been for many years a doughty campaigner for women's rights.

adjective

Showing a lack of fear.

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A fearless crusader for animal rights

adjective

Having no fear

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A fearless fighter

adjective

(of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic.

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She had made gallant efforts to pull herself together

noun

A man who is charmingly attentive to women.

Usage examples:

He launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue

verb

(of a man) flirt with (a woman).

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Mowbray was gallanting the polish lady

adjective

Very serious or gloomy.

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His grim expression

adjective

Not good; having no chance of a good result

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The outlook for a full recovery was grim., the future looks grim for workers who are losing their j…

adjective

Extremely bad, worrying, or without hope

Usage examples:

Look grim the future looks grim.

noun

The stomach or belly.

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The terrible pain in his gut

verb

Remove the intestines and other internal organs from (a fish or other animal) before cooking it.

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After getting a few fish each, they swam in the pond before they went back to the beach to clean an…

noun

The long tube in the body of a person or animal, through which food moves during the process of digesting food

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Meat stays in the gut longer than vegetable matter.

adjective

Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined.

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Heroic deeds

noun

Behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic.

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The england star is getting special treatment because of his world cup heroics

adjective

Having qualities appropriate for brave figures

adjective

Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

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Our intrepid reporter

adjective

Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations

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A team of intrepid explorers

adjective

Brave and determined.

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A brilliant, lionhearted second-half comeback

adjective

Extraordinarily courageous

adjective

Having or denoting those good qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, and spirit.

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A manly torso of perfect proportions

adjective

Having qualities such as strength and bravery that people think a man should have

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The boy was told that it wasn’t manly to cry.

adjective

Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

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The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff

adjective

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

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She was resolute and unswerving

adjective

Loyal, reliable, and hard-working.

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He remained a stalwart supporter of the cause

noun

A loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

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The stalwarts of the labour party

adjective

(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.

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Stout middle-aged men

noun

A kind of strong, dark beer brewed with roasted malt or barley.

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There is a tradition in england of drinking stout while eating oysters

adjective

(of people) fat and solid-looking, esp. around the waist, or (of things) thick and strong

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He was seen as a pleasant man – short, a bit stout and balding, with a radiant smile., there is muc…

adjective

Possessing or showing courage or determination.

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She made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check

adjective

Brave or determined, esp. when conditions are difficult or dangerous

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The team made a valiant effort to take the lead in the third quarter, but they were too far behind.

adjective

Showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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Valorous deeds on the field of honour