Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)The state of being manful

More definitions
  • the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

Origin

From Middle English manfulnesse; equivalent to manful + -ness.

From Middle English manfulnesse; equivalent to manful + -ness.

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Forms

plural: manfulnesses
Singularmanfulness

uncountable

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male:manlinessvirility

Word family

1 related words
Relatedmanful

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