manliness
nounUK /ˈmænlinəs/
US /ˈmænlinəs/
The quality of being strong, brave, and honest like a good grown-up man.
His manliness showed when he helped the scared puppy without being asked.
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2. The traditional qualities people expect from a man, such as toughness and confidence.
The old story praised his manliness in battle.
3. The state of being an adult male rather than a boy.
The coming-of-age ceremony celebrated his manliness.
4. A strong, bold way of acting or speaking.
There was a quiet manliness in the way he shook hands.