masculine

/mæskjʊˈliːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of men or boys; having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or aggression.

“His masculine voice boomed across the room.”

2. noun

a masculine person, especially one who is seen as embodying traditional masculine qualities.

“The masculine lead in the movie played a rugged outdoorsman.”

3. noun

a word or term that is masculine in grammatical gender.

“In some languages, ‘king’ is a masculine noun.”

Synonyms

  • manly
  • virile

Antonyms

  • effeminate
  • feminine