Associations to the word «Manful»

Wiktionary

MANFUL, adjective. Showing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly
MANFUL, adjective. (by extension) Courageous; noble; high-minded.

Dictionary definition

MANFUL, adjective. Possessing qualities befitting a man.
MANFUL, adjective. Characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats