Manliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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manliness

 

[ หˆmanlฤ“nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being manly

Manliness is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men. It is often defined as courage, strength, and a sense of responsibility. In various cultures, manliness is valued differently, but it typically involves traits such as honor, bravery, and assertiveness.

Synonyms

bravery, masculinity, virility

Examples of usage

  • His manliness was evident in the way he protected his family.
  • She admired his manliness and how he stood up for what he believed in.

Translations

Translations of the word "manliness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น masculinidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคทเคคเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรคnnlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejantanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะถะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ™skoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ทใ‚‰ใ—ใ• (otokorashisa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ masculinidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erkeklik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์ž๋‹ค์›€ (namjadawum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌูˆู„ุฉ (rujulah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ muลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muลพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ทๅญๆฐ”ๆฆ‚ (nรกnzว qรฌgร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moลกkost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karlmennska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะบะตะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mamakacoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiลŸilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ masculinidad

Etymology

The concept of manliness has evolved over time and is deeply rooted in human history. Historically, manliness was often associated with physical strength, bravery in battle, and the ability to provide and protect. In different societies, the definition of manliness has varied, reflecting cultural norms and expectations. The idea of manliness continues to be a topic of discussion and debate in contemporary society, with changing attitudes towards gender roles and identities.

See also: everyman, man, manacle, manage, mania, manipulate, mankind, manly, manner, manor, mantra, manual, manure.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,590, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.