manliness Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmænlɪnəs/
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Manliness as a Noun
1
The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.
2
Male genitals.
3
Humanity, the quality of being human.
Word Forms & Grammar
manliness (usually uncountable, plural manlinesses)
Origin of Manliness
From Middle English manlynes, manlynesse. By surface analysis, manly + -ness.
Manliness at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmænlɪnəs/ |
| Meaning | The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as… |
| Plural | manlinesses |