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

This scent is genderless but reads masculine, so keep that in mind before shopping. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

Founded in 1986 by the talented designer Mads Nørgaard, who hails from Copenhagen, the brand specializes in creating stylish and high-quality clothing that appeals to both feminine and masculine aesthetics. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Men are supposed to pay for dinner but also treat women as equals; to initiate flirty banter but never be creepy or aggressive; to be sturdy and masculine but also empathetic and thoughtful. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Custom pieces were also trending this red-carpet, with more masculine, blinged-out, and colorful suits were the center of the carpet. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026