virility

virility

noun

Definition of VIRILITY

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men <many cultures value virility as a sign of power>

Synonyms machismo, macho, manhood, manliness, masculinity

Related Words maleness; boyishness, mannishness, tomboyishness

Near Antonyms girlishness; femaleness; girlhood, maidenhood; effeminacy, effeteness; emasculation

Antonyms femininity, muliebrity, womanhood, womanliness