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

Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat. — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026

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