masculine

adjective

ˈma-skyə-lən How to pronounce masculine (audio)
Definition of masculinenext
as in male
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men some people consider a deep voice to be a particularly appealing masculine trait

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Recent Examples of masculine And yet, as masculine dress became plainer and more uniform, not caring about fashion—or at least the appearance of not caring about fashion—became a key tenet of American masculinity. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 June 2026 Its proponents championed a masculine vision of faith that emphasized physical discipline, character-building and experiencing the rugged outdoors. — Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 Richard Johnson, chief business officer, LuxExperience Group Sarah Burton brings Givenchy’s menswear codes under the same roof as her women’s vision, creating a collection that feels unmistakably part of the same house while retaining a confident masculine identity. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for masculine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
male
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  • 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

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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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