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- Dictionarymasculine/ˈmaskjʊlɪn/
adjective
- 1. having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men: "he is outstandingly handsome and robust, very masculine" Similar
- 2. of or denoting a gender of nouns and adjectives, conventionally regarded as male: "masculine pronouns"
noun
- 1. the male sex or gender: "the dance presents the world of the masculine, its raw energy"
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MASCULINE definition: 1. having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men: 2…. Learn more.
having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men: a masculine appearance / voice. Synonyms. manly approving. virile (MAN) approving. Compare. feminine (FEMALE) Fewer examples. She looks a bit masculine in that suit. He wanted a more masculine hair style. masculine adjective (GRAMMAR)
: marked by or having qualities, features, etc. traditionally associated with men. a masculine voice. This one's a man's watch. And though it's built for rugged, masculine pursuits, the simple face and elegant strap lend it a suit-worthy elegance, too. advertisement in GQ.
If you say that someone or something is masculine, you mean that they have qualities such as strength or confidence which are considered typical of men. ...her aggressive, masculine image. The Duke's study was very masculine, with deep red wall-covering and dark oak shelving.
noun. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male. see more. adjective. (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable. “a masculine cadence” “the masculine rhyme of `annoy, enjoy'”
pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength and boldness. Synonyms: manly.
If you say that someone or something is masculine, you mean that they have qualities such as strength or confidence which are considered typical of men.
Definition of masculine adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of masculine – Learner’s Dictionary. masculine. adjective. uk / ˈmæskjəlɪn / us. masculine adjective (MEN) having qualities that are typical of men: a masculine appearance / voice. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.
adj. 1. Of or relating to men or boys; male. 2. Characterized by or possessing qualities traditionally attributed to men, such as aggressiveness. 3. Grammar Relating or belonging to the gender of words or forms that refer chiefly to males or to things grammatically classified as male. 4. Music Ending on an accented beat: a masculine cadence. n. 1.
