maleness

noun

Definition of malenessnext
as in masculinity

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  1. masculinity
  2. manhood
  3. manliness
  4. virility
  5. machismo
Noun
  • Mugging to the camera for views certainly doesn’t fit neatly with old ideals of masculinity.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • It’s based on her parents’ relationship, her idea of masculinity, and what a man is.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of masculinity
Noun
  • So many of this man’s actions have been driven by a bone-deep insecurity stemming from his father’s idea of manhood.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Antiquated notions of manhood and patriarchy might suggest that professionalism is secondary to expression and authenticity.
    Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of manhood
Noun
  • This revelation reframes much of the earlier novel, from his paranoia to his discomfort in stiff formal clothing to his father’s obsession with manliness.
    Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
  • But there are challenges for shifting diets toward less beef, from misinformation about soy and protein, to social stigmas connecting beef-eating with manliness.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
Definition of manliness
Noun
  • Since its virility, videos featuring the trend have now come with a warning for those attempting the moves at home — but that didn't deter the Deckers.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Astonishing medical claims fueled the frenzy, including the assertion that ginger smeared on flagging body parts could restore virility.
    Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Definition of virility
Noun
  • Matthew Rhys, in his brief moments, gives George Carlin a chest-thumping, confrontational machismo.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Sometimes women can do a better job of taking some of the machismo and ego out of it, right?
    Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of machismo
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