MANLINESS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

manliness

noun

ˈman-lē-nəs

Definition of manliness

as in masculinity

the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of men studio executives wondered if the actor possessed the manliness expected in an action hero

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Recent Examples of manliness Today’s Republican Party is big on manliness and masculine virtues. — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2025 Being the naive newbie in Idaho does suit Cale, with his British lilt and fey enthusiasm for the manliness of the West. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025 Studying Latin taught me that contemporary anxieties about manliness and cosmopolitanism date back thousands of years. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025 But just like the men who understood changing a diaper in the 1990s didn't take away their manliness, so can participating in their spouse's emotional needs. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manliness

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masculinity

Noun

Experts believe the statue may have symbolized masculinity, virility, strength, and courage.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Tristan Tate, 38, has built a following by creating and promoting a similar take on modern masculinity.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of masculinity

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