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- [mas-kyuh-lin]
- /ˈmæs kyə lɪn/
- /ˈmæs.kjʊ.lɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-kyuh-lin]
- /ˈmæs kyə lɪn/
Definitions of masculine word
- adjective masculine pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire. 1
- adjective masculine having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength and boldness. 1
- adjective masculine Grammar. noting or pertaining to the gender of Latin, Greek, German, French, Spanish, Hebrew, etc., which has among its members most nouns referring to males, as well as other nouns, as Spanish dedo, “finger,” German Bleistift, “pencil.”. 1
- adjective masculine (of a woman) mannish. 1
- noun masculine the masculine gender. 1
- noun masculine a noun or other element in or marking that gender. 1
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Origin of masculine
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English masculin < Latin masculīnus, equivalent to mascul(us) male (mās male + -culus -cule1) + -īnus -ine1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Masculine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masculine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
masculine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masculine
adj masculine
- macho — having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
- manly — having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- muscular — of or relating to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain.
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
adjective masculine
- boyish — If you describe a man as boyish, you mean that he is like a boy in his appearance or behaviour, and you find this characteristic quite attractive.
- manlike — resembling a human being; anthropoid.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
noun masculine
- machismo — a strong or exaggerated sense of manliness; an assumptive attitude that virility, courage, strength, and entitlement to dominate are attributes or concomitants of masculinity.
- gender — either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated by social and cultural roles and behavior: the feminine gender. Compare sex (def 1).
- gender-specific — for, characteristic of, or limited to either males or females: Left-handedness is not gender-specific.
Antonyms for masculine
adj masculine
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
- retiring — that retires.
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See also
Matching words
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