HYPERMASCULINE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hypermasculine

adjective

Definition of hypermasculine

as in macho

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Recent Examples of hypermasculine 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 These are values that Allen says are unfortunately frowned upon in our hypermasculine culture. — wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 Currents of fear and pain run beneath the hypermasculine bravado and gallows humor, often rising in the middle of the action. — Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hypermasculine

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Adjective

The host was too busy discussing bow hunting and jiu-jitsu with Meta’s newly macho main character to delve too much into his controversial policies that later led to an $18 billion settlement.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
An actor known for his macho presence and muscular physique, Sylvester Stallone does not fit the stereotype of a person with an eating disorder.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of macho

Adjective

The furnishings and décor are sleek and masculine, with materials like teak, oak, and leather, while in the bathrooms, black Zimbabwe marble and white Navona travertine strike a dramatic tone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The series’ most potentially radical idea, one that doesn’t quite pay off because the editing is so heavy on the masculine experience, is the inclusion of three women volunteers.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of masculine

Adjective

The Christian male protagonist Samaan (Marwan Waleed) is a socially awkward young man traumatized by a terrorist incident that led to his father’s murder.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
The drugs are today available in more forms, such as a pill, and are also more affordable, leading more younger, lower-income and male consumers to use the drugs, according to the research.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of male

Adjective

This switching of places is especially true of Islam seen as an alien but also more virile force than Western liberalism, one whose power thus needs to be countered by its own weapons of solidarity and domination.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
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

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