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   Man·li·ness

   /ˈmanlēnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the traditional male quality of being brave and strong: "men accustomed to proving their manliness on the streets" Similar virilitymasculinityvigorstrengthmuscularityruggednesstoughnessrobustnesspowerfulnessbrawninesshardihoodinformal:hunkinessresolutenesssteadfastnessmettlespiritdauntlessnessdoughtinessdeterminationfortitudestalwartnessbraverycourageboldnessvalorfearlessnesspluckmachismomanhoodmanfulnessdaringintrepidityheroismgallantrychivalrousnessstout-heartednessinformal:gutsgritspunkcojonesOpposite femininitycowardicefunk
   • ▪ the fact of being typically male; masculinity: "the author's alleged lack of manliness"

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