masculine

mas-cu-line · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with men.

  2. 2.

    (Grammar) Denoting a gender of nouns and adjectives in certain languages, typically contrasting with feminine and sometimes neuter.

  3. 3.

    Of or relating to men; male.

Phrases & expressions

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    masculine rhyme — A rhyme on a single stressed syllable at the end of a line
  • •
    toxic masculinity — Harmful cultural norms associated with traditional male behavior

Related words

Antonyms: feminine, womanly
See also: feminine, gender, male, manly
Synonyms: male, manly, virile

Etymology

From Latin masculinus ("male, masculine"), from masculus ("male"), diminutive of mas ("male"). Entered English via Old French masculin in the 14th century.