Synonyms of macho

macho 1 of 2

noun

as in masculinity

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men

their annual guys-only hunting trip is a celebration of macho

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

macho

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adjective

as in hypermasculine

Related Words

• hypermasculine
• manly
• masculine
• virile
• male
• hairy-chested
• mannish
• tomboyish
• ultramasculine
• man-size
• butch
• boyish
• manlike
• hoydenish
• Amazonian

Dissimilar Words

• unmanly
• unmasculine
• effeminate
• feminine
• girlish
• sissy
• womanly
• metrosexual
• womanish
• impotent
• emasculated
• sissified
• androgynous
• unmacho
• weakened
• womanlike
• neuter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of macho

Noun

In the 20th century, macho came to mean an exaggerated or even somewhat aggressive kind of masculinity, often with humorous undertones. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

And the ultra macho (and sometimes clueless) Rick Ford is having none of this. — Mike Ryan, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025

Adjective

With how macho the mobsters all are, this causes a ton of consternation, both within the family and across the river in New York, especially considering Vito is married to Phil's cousin. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

But the Republicans’ macho chest-beating does raise a potential problem for them. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026