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Synonyms of masculine

11 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for masculine is male. Other synonyms of masculine are mannish and manly. The opposite of masculine is feminine.

Synonyms and similar words for masculine

adjectiveOf or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

  • maleCharacteristic of this sex/gender. (Compare masculine, manly.).

adjectiveHaving the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate; manly.

  • manlyHaving qualities viewed as befitting a man; masculine, manful, courageous, resolute, noble.
  • virileManly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an...

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • machoMasculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine.
  • mascMasculine (having qualities stereotypically associated with men; virile).
  • Of a woman
  • butch slangVery masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
  • mannishResembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
  • tomboyishResembling or characteristic of a tomboy.
  • unfeminineNot feminine; not characteristic of, typical of, or appropriate for a woman.
  • unladylikeNot ladylike; ill-mannered.

Opposite of masculine

adjectiveOf or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

adjectiveHaving the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate; manly.

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • androgynous
  • feminineHaving the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive, sensual; womanly.

Meaning of masculine

  1. adjective Of or pertaining to the male gender.
  2. adjective Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
  3. adjective Belonging to males; typically used by males.

Full definition of masculine

masculine in other languages

Questions about synonyms of masculine

What is another word for masculine?
Masculine has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as male, mannish and manly.
What is the opposite of masculine?
The opposite of masculine is feminine.
What does masculine mean?
Masculine means of or pertaining to the male gender.

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