Synonyms of machismo

machismo

noun

mä-ˈchēz-(ˌ)mō 

as in masculinity

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men

a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masculinity
• maleness
• macho
• manhood
• manliness
• virility
• boyishness
• tomboyishness
• mannishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• femininity
• womanhood
• womanliness
• girlishness
• femaleness
• effeminacy
• girlhood
• maidenhood
• emasculation
• muliebrity
• effeteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of machismo

In a country built on perpetual grind (westward expansion, the machismo of the highway), the motorcycle distills that promise to its essence. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

One common pitch centers on machismo. — New York Times, 21 June 2026

Culturally, hyper-machismo has oscillated from cool to lame to ironically cool and back again for decades. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Bouillon’s Anthony is a man’s man, rough around the eyes with unapologetic machismo as his default personality. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026