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 And you were given subtle signals from the industry about dressing more masculine. — Jeffrey Masters, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Kate is also unafraid to mix traditionally masculine and feminine elements in the same outfit, pairing sparkling drop earrings with rugged boots or accenting a tweed blazer with sparkling gold hardware. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1986 by the talented designer Mads Nørgaard, who hails from Copenhagen, the brand specializes in creating stylish and high-quality clothing that appeals to both feminine and masculine aesthetics. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 Men are supposed to pay for dinner but also treat women as equals; to initiate flirty banter but never be creepy or aggressive; to be sturdy and masculine but also empathetic and thoughtful. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masculine

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male

Adjective

With Harald’s birth, the male line of succession to the crown was secured.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
In 2024, 30 years after Lopez was found dead, police offered a 2,500 euro reward for information leading to an arrest after a male DNA trace was discovered.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of male

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