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masculinity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of masculinity

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men

  • some men believe that wearing pink would undermine their masculinity
Synonyms of masculinity

machismo, macho, manhood, manliness, virility
Words Related to masculinity

maleness

boyishness, mannishness, tomboyishness
Near Antonyms of masculinity

girlishness

femaleness

girlhood, maidenhood

effeminacy, effeteness

emasculation
Antonyms of masculinity

femininity, muliebrity, womanhood, womanliness

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