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masculine Synonyms

Another word for masculine

Choosing another word for masculine depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having qualities, traits, or an appearance traditionally associated with men or boys.

Usage Example

"The study was decorated in a traditionally manly style with dark leather armchairs and oak paneling."

Strongest
manly
Strong
virile
macho
Weak
muscular
boyish

• noun (Context 2)

That which is masculine; male principles, traits, or characteristics considered collectively (usually preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"Her philosophical treatise explores the balance between the masculinity and the feminine in ancient mythology."

Strongest
masculinity
Strong
manhood
virility

Opposites of masculine

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

feminine
womanly
effeminate
femininity
neuter
girlish
ladylike
See all opposites of masculine

• Nearby Words

masala
mascara
mascot
masculine
masculinely
masculinity
masculinize

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