Synonyms of masculine

masculine

adjective

ˈma-skyə-lən 

as in male

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

some people consider a deep voice to be a particularly appealing masculine trait

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of masculine

Animal art tended to be focused on the masculine world of sport—hunting, horse riding, and, a little later, horse racing. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

This may be related to pressure to conform to and uphold masculine norms and objectifying women. — CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Introduced in 2021, the H08 is one of the brand’s masculine pillars and, according to Dordet, will serve as a platform for more innovations to come. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026

Because of body composition, some notes that could be considered feminine like large waxy florals, or masculine like tobacco can come across completely differently depending on the person. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026