Synonyms of manhood

manhood

noun

ˈman-ˌhu̇d 

as in masculinity

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men

a society that highly values manhood and courage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masculinity
• maleness
• manliness
• virility
• machismo
• macho
• boyishness
• tomboyishness
• mannishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• womanhood
• femininity
• womanliness
• femaleness
• girlishness
• girlhood
• maidenhood
• effeminacy
• emasculation
• muliebrity
• effeteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of manhood

The fact that [Ruben] is infertile and what that means to his manhood, and his ability to be masculine and reproduce and have a son. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

Ending the slump did not come without some pain, though, after Raleigh took a foul tip near his manhood. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

Diego Luna got his feet wet as a director with the promising 2011 debut, Abel, a slight but disarming tragicomedy that took imaginative shots at Mexican patriarchy and manhood. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Watkins, founder of the YBMen Project which provides young Black men with a safe place to discuss their mental health, manhood and social support, said studies show that 10% of Black adults experience moderate to severe depression, while 18% experience anxiety disorders. — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026