MASCULINE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

masculine

adjective

ˈma-skyə-lən

Definition of masculine

as in male

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men some people consider a deep voice to be a particularly appealing masculine trait

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Recent Examples of masculine Lewis family statement supports Gerwig’s work Many evangelicals did embrace the early 2000s movies based on the first three Narnia books, with actor Liam Neeson providing the deep, masculine voice of Aslan. — Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 The inclusion of women, albeit mandatory, is no small matter, as sailing has long been accused of being a masculine environment, if not outright sexist. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 For Obradors, that relationship also provides an early encounter with the rules and expectations of a wider masculine world. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Spain said Malala believed a male owner would have fired Ted and hired a more traditionally masculine manager. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masculine

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male

Adjective

Krantz said the suspect, a male city resident who has not yet been publicly identified, was spotted entering the school by a community member, who eventually pursued him into the school and shot him.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Across the 9,000 teens surveyed, 43 percent were female and 56 percent were male.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of male

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