HYPERMASCULINE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hypermasculine

adjective

Definition of hypermasculine

as in macho

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Recent Examples of hypermasculine These are values that Allen says are unfortunately frowned upon in our hypermasculine culture. — wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 Cowboy hats, jeans, a lot of alcohol and bull riding combine into a special mix of hypermasculine rituals at Mexican rodeo shows. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026 Jaripeo is a feature hybrid documentary that journeys to Michoacán’s hypermasculine rodeos. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death. — Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hypermasculine

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By the end of the 1970s, the band and movemenet were losing goodwill, loathed by both the hip disco cognoscenti and a reactionary macho counterinsurgence that culminated in the vinyl furnace at Disco Demolition Night in Chicago.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
No amount of macho beatdowns in the UFC cage matches on the White House lawn will make anyone forget Epstein’s depredations.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Definition of macho

Adjective

Willis was the lead singer, and when all the performers took on stereotypically masculine personas, he became known for playing the cop.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Upon opening the package, the fragrances don't announce themselves with the hyper-masculine aggression of a locker-room body spray.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of masculine

Adjective

The male Guam kingfisher hatched on April 19, while the female hatched on May 12.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Definition of male

Adjective

Jimmy is immediately struck by this younger, virile, needier man when Vincent asks him to help move a piece of furniture in.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
After a faculty party one night, Martha invites the college’s virile new biology professor, Nick, and his vapid wife, Honey, over for a wee-hours drink.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

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