Synonyms of manliness

manliness

noun

ˈman-lē-nəs 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masculinity
• maleness
• manhood
• virility
• machismo
• macho
• boyishness
• tomboyishness
• mannishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• femininity
• womanhood
• womanliness
• girlishness
• femaleness
• girlhood
• effeminacy
• maidenhood
• emasculation
• muliebrity
• effeteness