manliness

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being manly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

manfulness manhood virility fortitude spirit courage backbone bravery masculinity boldness pluck strength toughness maleness mannishness
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Antonyms

womanliness bit fear childhood anxiety discourage
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Hypernyms

masculinity

Examples

In all the silent manliness of grief. Oliver Goldsmith

If you're a man, you don't have to worry about your manliness. David Gest

Do not fall prey to the false belief that mastery and domination are synonymous with manliness. Kent Nerburn

Christ's whole life on earth was the assertion and example of true manliness - the setting forth in living act and word what man is meant to be, and how he should carry himself in this world of God - one long campaign in which the "temptation" stands out as the first great battle and victory. Thomas Hughes

First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others. Amos Bronson Alcott

I'll be the judge of my own manliness. Dennis Rodman

Close letter words and terms

manlike manlikeness manlily manling manlock Manlove