MASCULINELY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of masculine Galitzine has proven himself adept at comedic acting and looks to be a perfect pick for the comically masculine role of He-Man. —

Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 Graham is far too masculine to have a large collection of shoes. —

Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026 And when our culture measures worth and success by standards that continue to be profoundly masculine and heroic? —

Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 In Chinese medicine, the concept of yang energy, often associated with strength, speed, and expansive movement, offers one model of masculine energy without cultural baggage. —

Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for masculine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine

male

Adjective

The decision to deny Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali official named Africa’s best male referee in 2025, entry into the US was a shock to the world soccer community that is used to mostly seamless travel for the World Cup.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The two juvenile male suspects were arrested and booked into the Juvenile Justice Center for second-degree robbery and conspiracy, the department said.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 11 June 2026