Synonyms of male

male 1 of 2

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

As good as Oliver Stone is at pulling out incredible performances from his male stars, the same isn’t always true for his leading ladies. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

That high, lonesome, male tenor voice is just such a cornerstone sound of bluegrass. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

National polling consistently shows that between 75-80% of voting Americans oppose biological males competing in women’s sports. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The suspects are described as Black males between the ages of 16 and 20 with a thin to medium build who were wearing all black clothing, ski masks and red gloves with black palms, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026