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单词 manhood
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manhood

noun

man·​hood ˈman-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce manhood (audio)
1
: the condition of being a human being
2
: qualities associated with men : manliness
3
: the condition of being an adult male as distinguished from a child or female
4
: adult males : men
5
: penis

Synonyms

  • machismo
  • macho
  • manliness
  • masculinity
  • virility
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Example Sentences

He took the comment as a challenge to his manhood. He grew from boyhood to manhood in a small southern town. the manhood of a nation
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

manhood

noun

man·​hood ˈman-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce manhood (audio)
1
: qualities (as strength and courage) believed to be typical of men
2
: the state of being an adult human male
3
: adult human males

manhood

noun

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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