Synonyms of male

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adjective

ˈmāl 

as in masculine

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men

the radio program offers both male and female perspectives on many common relationship issues

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

male

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noun

as in guy

an adult male human being

research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guy
• gentleman
• man
• dude
• fellow
• cat
• gent
• lad
• bastard
• fella
• bloke
• chap
• joe
• chappie
• hombre
• buck
• galoot
• joker
• jack
• sir
• mister
• master
• buddy
• buster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of male

Adjective

At the time, Norway’s constitution stipulated that only male heirs could inherit the title. — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

That was until 2021, when police identified a male DNA profile that had no matches in the database. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

Studies have linked phthalates with reproductive problems, such as genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Milsap received the Grammy for best country vocal performance by a male in February 1977, and Kent Robbins (no relation to Pig) snagged a Country Music Association nomination for best country song. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026