Manhood is the characteristic of who you are fearless, brave, honored, and who acts and behaves in an upright and dignified way. This term also refers to what looks masculine and virile.
Many people have doubts about the correct spelling of this term, the only acceptable mode being hombrity (with the letter "h"), the word mustiness is wrong and does not exist in the Portuguese language.
In the figurative sense of manhood, this can indicate the "nobility of the soul" of a certain person, that is, his praiseworthy haughtiness and greatness of nature. Based on this interpretation, it is correct to state that women can have manhood, without this word assuming the meaning of "person with a manly and masculine appearance", for example.
Having manhood is a highly appreciated quality, whether in the social or religious context. Most religions, for example, emphasize the importance of the believer to act with pride and dignity before God, thus there are several examples of manhood in the bible.
Etymologically, the word hombrity originated from the Spanish
hombredad, which means "the quality or dignity of being a man" or "the exclusive quality of men".Learn more about meaning of dignity.
Synonyms manhood
Some of the main synonyms for manhood are:
- Honor;
- Integrity;
- Brio;
- Elevation;
- Dignity;
- Magnanimity;
- Nobility;
- Haughtiness;
- Character;
- Firmness;
- Tenacity;
- Valentia;
- Bravery;
- Courage;
- Virility;
- Masculinity.
See also: meaning of haughtiness.