masculine

adjective
UK: /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/
US: /ˈmæskjələən/

  1. Having qualities traditionally associated with men.

    1. He has a very masculine appearance, tall and strong.
    2. The room's decor lacked the feminine touch, appearing quite masculine with dark colors.

  2. Relating to or typical of men.

    1. He bought a masculine cologne with a strong scent.
    2. She adopted a more masculine style of dress, favoring pantsuits over dresses.

Synonyms

male manly
masculine noun

  1. The gender class to which nouns are assigned which are typically associated with males.

    1. In French, 'le' is the masculine form of 'the'.
    2. Grammatically, the word 'actor' is a masculine noun, while 'actress' is feminine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "masculine" in English means: Having qualities traditionally associated with men., Relating to or typical of men..

The phonetic transcription of "masculine" is /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ in British English and /ˈmæskjələən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "masculine": male, manly.

Example usage of "masculine": "He has a very masculine appearance, tall and strong.". More examples on the page.