Manliness vs. Masculinity — What's the Difference?

The traditional male quality of being brave and strong

Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with men and boys. Although sociologists think of masculinity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered masculine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of men, especially when considered traditionally masculine, as in being courageous or direct

Of or relating to men or boys; male.

Well-developed or toned in musculature

Characterized by or possessing qualities traditionally attributed to men, such as aggressiveness.

In a manly manner.

(Grammar) Relating or belonging to the gender of words or forms that refer chiefly to males or to things grammatically classified as male.

The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.

(Music) Ending on an accented beat

Male genitals.

The masculine gender.

(rare) Humanity, the quality of being human.

A word or word form of the masculine gender.

The quality or state of being manly.

(Archaic) A male person.

The trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

The state or quality of being masculine; masculineness.

The properties characteristic of the male sex

The trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men