NYT Dictionary

MANHOOD

/ˈmænhʊd/
NounMAN-hoodman-hood · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2026

Meaning

The state or condition of being a human being.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English manhode, also manhede (> obsolete English manhead), equivalent to man + -hood. Cognate with Middle Dutch manheit (“manhood”), Middle Low German manheit (whence German Low German Mannheit (“manhood”)), German Mannheit (“manhood”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

humanitymankindmanfulnessmanlinessmannishnesshumannessadulthoodbraverychivalrygallantry

Antonyms

womanhoodwomankindwomanishnesswomanliness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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