manful

• Adjectif (souvent littéraire ou vieilli) qualifiant une personne, généralement un homme, qui fait preuve de courage, de détermination et de fermeté, à la manière traditionnellement associée à la virilité.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is brave, resolute, and determined in a traditionally masculine way.

1. Bold and resoluteC1formal

   Showing courage, determination, and strength of character, often in a difficult situation.

   Courageux et résolu

   • He made a manful effort to lift the heavy box.
   • She gave a manful apology for her mistake.
   • The team put up a manful fight despite being outnumbered.

   Synonymesboldbravecourageousdauntlessgallantheroicintrepidpluckyresolutestalwartstoutheartedvaliant

   Antonymescowardlyfearfultimid

2. Having qualities traditionally associated with menC1formal

   Possessing traits such as bravery, strength, and independence, often considered typical of a man.

   viril

   • His manful demeanor earned him respect among his peers.
   • The knight's manful conduct was praised by the king.
   • She admired his manful resolve in the face of adversity.

   Synonymesboldbravecourageousintrepidmanlymasculineresolutestalwartvaliantvirile

   Antonymescowardlyeffeminateunmanlyweakwomanly