Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Workmanly · Work·man·ly · IPA /ˈwɝkmənli/ a. adv. 01 a. Becoming a skillful workman; skillful; well performed; workmanlike. 1. Becoming a skillful workman; skillful; well performed; workmanlike. 02 adv. In a skillful manner; in a manner becoming a skillful workman. 1. In a skillful manner; in a manner becoming a skillful workman.