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male Synonyms

Another word for male

Choosing another word for male depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A male person, animal, or plant.

Usage Example

"In many bird species, the man builds the nest to attract a mate."

Strong
man
boy

• adjective (Context 2)

Of or denoting the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes (such as spermatozoa or pollen) which fertilize the eggs of a female.

Usage Example

"The staminate cardinal is easily recognized by its bright red plumage."

Strong
staminate

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to, characteristic of, or composed of men or boys.

Usage Example

"The choir is currently auditioning singers for the principal masculine lead."

Strongest
masculine
Strong
manly
virile
boyish
Weak
paternal

Opposites of male

The opposite of male shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

female
feminine
woman
womanly
girl
girlish
pistillate
maternal
See all opposites of male

• Nearby Words

malaysian
malcontent
maldistributed
male
malefaction
maleness
malevolence

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Male. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/male
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