manful
adjectiveHaving or showing characteristics traditionally associated with masculinity, such as courage or reserve.
Having or expressing the spirit of a man; manifesting the higher qualities of manhood; courageous; noble; high-minded.
Synonyms Manly, etc. (see
Showing manliness, or manly spirit; hence, brave, courageous, resolute, noble.
adjectiveShowing the characteristics considered typical of a
characteristic of a man
adjectivepossessing qualities befitting a man