manliest
Toughest of guys
Manliest is the superlative form of manly—most traditionally masculine in appearance, behavior, or character.
The word implies strength, courage, and stoicism: He grew the manliest beard in the regiment.
What counts as manliest shifts with cultural expectations; the term can be used earnestly or with gentle irony.
Having great effect
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- strappingMuscular and hale
- robustStrong and durable
- powerfulHaving great strength
brawny · muscular · athletic · burly · hearty · sinewy · stout · husky
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- dependableWorthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
courageous · brave · undaunted · unflinching · tenacious · determined · unyielding · indomitable
Chief male sex hormone
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
dominant · jock · beefcake · gym-rat · bodybuilder · powerlifter · wrestler · strongman
Courageously attentive and refined
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- courtlyRefined and dignified
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- protectiveServing to guard
gentlemanly · valiant · heroic · defender · knight · samurai · bushido · provider
Wilderness activity enthusiast
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- grizzledStreaked with gray
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- frontiersmanSettler of wild borders
mountaineer · survivalist · lumberjack · rancher · cowboy · explorer · adventurer · trailblazer
potent
Having great effect
powerful · brawny · muscular · athletic · burly · hearty · sinewy · stout · husky · hunky
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- dependableWorthy of trust
reliable · courageous · brave · undaunted · unflinching · tenacious · determined · unyielding · indomitable · stoic
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
bravado · dominant · jock · beefcake · gym-rat · bodybuilder · powerlifter · wrestler · strongman · bruiser
gallant
Courageously attentive and refined
protective · gentlemanly · valiant · heroic · defender · knight · samurai · bushido · provider · dignified
outdoorsman
Wilderness activity enthusiast
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- grizzledStreaked with gray
- weatheredEroded by exposure
frontiersman · mountaineer · survivalist · lumberjack · rancher · cowboy · explorer · adventurer · trailblazer · backwoodsman
manliestwomanliest
Superlative of feminine qualities
effeminate · girly · girliest · daintiest