HYPERMASCULINE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hypermasculine

adjective

Definition of hypermasculine

as in macho

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Recent Examples of hypermasculine Jaripeo is a feature hybrid documentary that journeys to Michoacán’s hypermasculine rodeos. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death. — Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 These are values that Allen says are unfortunately frowned upon in our hypermasculine culture. — wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 Currents of fear and pain run beneath the hypermasculine bravado and gallows humor, often rising in the middle of the action. — Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hypermasculine

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Adjective

The headlong pacing allows nary a breather, though there are enough wry notes, character quirks and offbeat details (remote-control doors, goats, a knife fight on a waterbed) to prevent macho monotony from setting in.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
The macho myth Decades of research undercut Hegseth’s core claim that more testosterone means a more aggressive, dominant, masculine man.

— Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 20 July 2026

Definition of macho

Adjective

Tate runs online courses ostensibly meant to promote masculine values, but a BBC investigation previously found the programs teach men to groom women.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Yet prescribing testosterone to bring a cisgender man’s body in line with the Pentagon’s masculine ideals is hormone therapy, too.

— Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 20 July 2026

Definition of masculine

Adjective

And Bobby also suggested an appetizer featuring his favorite cut of male raccoon roadkill.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
While the prerequisite Miami bachelor party antics — party buses, yacht parties, and accidentally stealing 30 kilos of cocaine from a cartel boss — all occur, the film tries to root itself in some real pathos about the nature of male friendships.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of male

Adjective

In a world that had long equated labor with the physical act of making things, such a shift was seen as not terribly manly, and potentially dangerous to society as a whole.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Odysseus, manly and strong, is catnip to all kinds of scheming women.

— Jim Beckerman, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of manly

Adjective

Jimmy is immediately struck by this younger, virile, needier man when Vincent asks him to help move a piece of furniture in.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
After a faculty party one night, Martha invites the college’s virile new biology professor, Nick, and his vapid wife, Honey, over for a wee-hours drink.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

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