One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of manliness in English:
manliness
See definition of manliness
noun
1‘he felt that his manliness was threatened’
SYNONYMS
virility, masculinity, vigour, strength, muscularity, ruggedness, toughness, robustness, powerfulness, brawniness, hardihood
informal hunkiness
ANTONYMS
femininity
2‘they were expected always to exhibit the qualities of 'manliness' and 'pluck'’
SYNONYMS
resoluteness, steadfastness, mettle, spirit, dauntlessness, doughtiness, determination, fortitude, stalwartness
bravery, courage, boldness, valour, fearlessness, pluck, machismo, manhood, manfulness, daring, intrepidity, heroism, gallantry, chivalrousness, stout-heartedness
informal guts, grit, spunk
North American informal cojones
ANTONYMS
cowardice, funk