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Meaning of masculine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

masculine

Pronunciation:/ˈmæskjələn//ˈmæskjulɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) The masculine gender.

  2. (grammar) A word of the masculine gender.

  3. That which is masculine.

  4. (possibly obsolete) A man.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.

  2. Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

    Synonyms:male
    Antonyms:femalewomanly
  3. Belonging to males; typically used by males.

    Example: “John”, “Paul” and “Jake” are masculine names.

  4. Having the qualities stereotypically associated with men: virile, aggressive, not effeminate.

    Synonyms:manlyvirile
    Antonyms:effeminateemasculatedepiceneunmanly