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masculine

The word “masculine” has 3 syllables: mas-cu-line

It's pronounced as /ˈmæs.kjə.lɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for masculine?

In the thesaurus, “masculine” has 16 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for masculine along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for masculine

Antonyms for masculine

Meanings of masculine

  • noun
    1. (grammar) The masculine gender.
    2. (grammar) A word of the masculine gender.
    3. That which is masculine.
    4. (possibly obsolete) A man.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.
    2. Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
    3. Belonging to males; typically used by males.
    4. Having the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate.
    5. (grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the male grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

Example Sentences

  • His deep voice gave him a very masculine presence.
  • The designer used bold lines to create a more masculine aesthetic.
  • He felt pressure to conform to traditional masculine roles.
  • That cologne has a strong, masculine scent.
  • The actor portrayed a rugged and masculine character in the film.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to masculine, such as: Amazonian, androgynous, boyish, butch, effeminate, emasculated, feminine.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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