noun
manliness
MAN-lih-nuhs
Manliness (noun) means the quality of having traits stereotypically associated with being a man, such as strength or courage. Example: “He saw restraint, not aggression, as the true mark of manliness.”
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The quality of having traits stereotypically associated with being a man, such as strength or courage.
"He saw restraint, not aggression, as the true mark of manliness."
How to use manliness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of seeming stereotypically masculine.
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- Plural
- manlinesses
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Etymology
From Middle English manlynes, built from manly plus -ness.
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Rhymes for manliness
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ugliness
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holiness
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weariness
readiness
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Frequently asked questions
What does “manliness” mean?
The word “manliness” means the quality of having traits stereotypically associated with being a man, such as strength or courage. In plain terms, the quality of seeming stereotypically masculine.
How do you pronounce “manliness”?
“Manliness” is pronounced MAN-lih-nuhs (/ˈmænlɪnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “manliness” in a sentence?
Here is “manliness” used in a sentence: “He saw restraint, not aggression, as the true mark of manliness.”
What part of speech is “manliness”?
“Manliness” is a noun.
Where does the word “manliness” come from?
The word “manliness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English manlynes, built from manly plus -ness.
