manliness
The word “manliness” has 3 syllables: man-li-ness
It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.li.nəs/
What is synonym and antonym for manliness?
In the thesaurus, “manliness” has 14 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for manliness along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for manliness
- boldness
- boyishness
- courage
- machismo
- macho
- maleness
- manfulness
- manhood
- manlikeness
- mannishness
- masculinity
- strength
- tomboyishness
- virility
Antonyms for manliness
- cowardice
- effeminacy
- effeteness
- emasculation
- fear
- femaleness
- femininity
- girlhood
- girlishness
- maidenhood
- muliebrity
- weakness
- womanhood
- womanliness
Meanings of manliness
- noun
- 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.
- Male genitals.
Example Sentences
- His calm confidence added to his overall manliness.
- The movie portrayed manliness as a mix of strength and compassion.
- He took pride in his manliness, especially when facing challenges.
- True manliness isn't about aggression, but about character.
- The old novel emphasized outdated views of manliness.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to manliness, such as: boldness, boyishness, courage, cowardice, effeminacy, effeteness, emasculation.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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