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

noun

Very polite, honest, and kind behaviour, especially by men towards women

noun

The system of behaviour followed by knights in the medieval period of history, that put a high value on honour, kindness, and courage

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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

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The quality of having no fear

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Their fearlessness in the face of the enemy, you need a certain fearlessness to challenge the gover…

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Courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

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A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid

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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

The quality of being brave when something is difficult or dangerous

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The speech praised those who had displayed gallantry in the liberation of their country., he was aw…

noun

Great bravery.

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They fought with exemplary heroism

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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

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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…

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

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Boys in the process of growing to manhood

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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.

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The traditional male quality of being brave and strong.

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Men accustomed to proving their manliness on the streets

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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

noun

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…

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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…

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

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The medals are awarded for acts of valour