masculine synonyms

masculine

modif.

  1. Male

    male, virile, generative, potent; see male.

  2. Having qualities stereotypically associated with men

    virile, manly, mannish, gentlemanly, strong, vigorous, brawny, muscular, broad-shouldered, powerful, forceful, macho, red-blooded*, two-fisted*; see also manly.

    Antonyms feminine, effeminate, unmanly. See syn. study at male.male.

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