Virility - English meaning

noun

Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.

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The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership

noun

A brave and confident way of behaving that shows no fear

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He is famous for the boldness of his business methods., even critics admire his boldness.

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Courageous behaviour or character.

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Perhaps i'll get a medal for bravery

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Brave behaviour or actions

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They were awarded medals for their bravery., acts of exceptional bravery

noun

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

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The age of chivalry

adjective

(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold.

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A daring crime

noun

Adventurous courage.

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The daring of the players brings fortune or ruin

verb

Have the courage to do something.

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A story he dare not write down

noun

Lack of fear.

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She quickly earned a reputation for fearlessness

noun

Courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

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A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid

noun

Polite and kind behaviour towards women, especially when in public

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He had gained a popular reputation for his gallantry towards women., i'd like to think that gallant…

noun

Great bravery.

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They fought with exemplary heroism

noun

Great bravery

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An act of heroism

noun

Strong or aggressive masculine pride.

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The exaggerated machismo displayed in the tango

noun

Strong pride in behaving in a way that is thought to be typically male, esp. by showing strength and power

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The quality of being a man or a boy, or the fact of being the sex that fertilizes eggs, and does not produce babies or eggs itself

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This is a book about maleness, and a reflection on the lives of men., the main challenge faced by w…

noun

The state or period of being a man rather than a child.

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Boys in the process of growing to manhood

noun

The condition or time of being a man

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A boy on the brink of manhood, he feels he has to do dangerous things to prove his manhood.

noun

The traditional male quality of being brave and strong.

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Men accustomed to proving their manliness on the streets

noun

The qualities or appearance thought to be typical of a man

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My wife has never complained about my manliness., the emotionally complex male figures in movies cr…

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Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men.

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Handsome, muscled, and driven, he's a prime example of masculinity

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A person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.

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The team showed their true mettle in the second half

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Bravery and determination

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The climb to the summit in a blizzard would test their mettle.

noun

Great courage or determination.

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He is expected to demonstrate great courage and valiance in battles

noun

Bravery or determination, especially when things are difficult, or when the situation gives no cause for hope

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The young hero's misadventures have a touching, determined valiance., the king was struck with asto…

noun

Bravery or determination, especially when things are difficult, or when the situation gives no cause for hope

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The young hero's misadventures have a touching, determined valiance., the king was struck with asto…

noun

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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The medals are awarded for acts of valour