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

Finally, Hermes tells Odysseus to be careful to not let Circe cut off his manhood. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

Nolan, who also wrote the screenplay, cuts between Ulysses’ trials and Telemachus’ travels through the Ionian isles to find out whether his father is still alive – a matter of some importance both to his incipient manhood and to Penelope back home. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Pls take manhood seriously, approach it with care, responsibility, character, dignity, humility and make room for laughter. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Many figures within evangelicalism have promoted an aggressive, domineering, even abusive view of manhood—affixing to it, as Du Mez argues, the label biblical. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026