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

Jabari, a 16-year-old male giraffe, will be put under anesthesia for a physical examination, blood work, radiographs of his limbs and hoof reshaping. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

But issues around male hypogonadism—the condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone—can be complex. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Noun

An adult male, the shark believed to be just over 30 years old. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Among males, cardiovascular risk was reduced by as much as 36%. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026