Masculine
adjective
Related to men or boys.
He has a masculine voice.
Often appears as...
- masculine voice
- masculine trait
adjective
Having traits usually associated with men or boys.
His interests are typically masculine - sports, cars, and technology.
Often appears as...
- masculine interests
- typically masculine
adjective
In grammar, referring to a gender of nouns in some languages that often means the word is related to men or boys.
In French, 'chien' is a masculine noun.
Often appears as...
- masculine noun
- masculine pronoun
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Related to men or boys.
He has a masculine voice.
Often appears as...
- masculine voice
- masculine trait
adjective
Having traits usually associated with men or boys.
His interests are typically masculine - sports, cars, and technology.
Often appears as...
- masculine interests
- typically masculine
adjective
In grammar, referring to a gender of nouns in some languages that often means the word is related to men or boys.
In French, 'chien' is a masculine noun.
Often appears as...
- masculine noun
- masculine pronoun
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variability
Perceived masculine traits may vary between cultures; consider local norms.
In his culture, cooking is seen as masculine.
Pro Tip 2/3Voice Perception
A 'masculine voice' is often perceived as deep and strong.
She admired the singer's masculine voice.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Attributes are not limited by gender; 'masculine' doesn't mean 'not feminine'.
His gentle care for animals was masculine too.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variability
Perceived masculine traits may vary between cultures; consider local norms.
In his culture, cooking is seen as masculine.
Pro Tip 2/3Voice Perception
A 'masculine voice' is often perceived as deep and strong.
She admired the singer's masculine voice.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Attributes are not limited by gender; 'masculine' doesn't mean 'not feminine'.
His gentle care for animals was masculine too.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variability
Perceived masculine traits may vary between cultures; consider local norms.
In his culture, cooking is seen as masculine.
Pro Tip 2/3Voice Perception
A 'masculine voice' is often perceived as deep and strong.
She admired the singer's masculine voice.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Attributes are not limited by gender; 'masculine' doesn't mean 'not feminine'.
His gentle care for animals was masculine too.
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Video examples
The crisis of leadership...
Well, I'm a big believer and I've long been passionate about closing the gender gap, and I really believe gender-balanced leadership is the way to go in order to embrace a leadership style that has been shown to be more powerful, and that's when both men and women embrace both masculine and feminine values. It actually is proven in research
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What I learned at...
talked about her sister and how they like how they compete and I love that so much and then even though it was a little awkward I thought when Gayle asked her about her body being masculine or whatever but you know of course Serena just handles it all she's so fantastic and I love that she said that she used to not like her body or feel
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What it's like to be a...
has been a lifelong journey. I've always struggled with the parts of my body that can be defined as more feminine -- my chest, my hips, my voice. And I've made the sometimes hard, sometimes easy decision to not take hormones or have any surgeries to change it to make myself more masculine by society's standards.
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The pride and power of...
and had things in there that you knew could not possibly exist, but it was right there. You could order it -- come in the mail. And some things that probably should have never existed, like "Gregory," a lifelike, portable mannequin who deters crime by his strong, masculine appearance.
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Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
mound from the crazy crazy Mongoose and you can see my my shadow hello shadow but pretty scabs so pretty has two cubs and she has a male and a female so the male is Swasey that helps you out a lot easier because also Swasey sounds a bit more masculine at least in my opinion
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Chimamanda Ngozi...
Because the sad truth is that when it comes to appearance we start off with men as the standard, as the norm. If a man is getting ready for a business meeting, he doesn't worry about looking too masculine and therefore not being taken for granted.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
what's that about anatomically much smaller than females they tend to be lighter in weight minor in build and females tend to be much more masculine much more muscular they definitely have the weight and the ability to overpower and dominate
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Why women should tell...
all my life as a theater maker. We are told that divine knowledge comes down through the masculine, whether it be to the imam, the priest, the rabbi, the holy man. Similarly, we're told that creative genius resides in the masculine,
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The Likability Dilemma...
I try to be softer. It's exhausting. The truth is, this tough shell conceals sensitivities and insecurities that only those closest to me know. And yeah, my masculine traits make me the kind of gal that can hang with the guys,
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Why Libya's revolution...
order to achieve peace for peace has an alchemy and this alchemy is about the intertwining the alternation between the feminine and masculine perspective that's the real zipper and we need to
Video examples
The crisis of leadership...
Well, I'm a big believer and I've long been passionate about closing the gender gap, and I really believe gender-balanced leadership is the way to go in order to embrace a leadership style that has been shown to be more powerful, and that's when both men and women embrace both masculine and feminine values. It actually is proven in research
Video examples
What I learned at...
talked about her sister and how they like how they compete and I love that so much and then even though it was a little awkward I thought when Gayle asked her about her body being masculine or whatever but you know of course Serena just handles it all she's so fantastic and I love that she said that she used to not like her body or feel
Video examples
What it's like to be a...
has been a lifelong journey. I've always struggled with the parts of my body that can be defined as more feminine -- my chest, my hips, my voice. And I've made the sometimes hard, sometimes easy decision to not take hormones or have any surgeries to change it to make myself more masculine by society's standards.
Video examples
The pride and power of...
and had things in there that you knew could not possibly exist, but it was right there. You could order it -- come in the mail. And some things that probably should have never existed, like "Gregory," a lifelike, portable mannequin who deters crime by his strong, masculine appearance.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
mound from the crazy crazy Mongoose and you can see my my shadow hello shadow but pretty scabs so pretty has two cubs and she has a male and a female so the male is Swasey that helps you out a lot easier because also Swasey sounds a bit more masculine at least in my opinion
Video examples
Chimamanda Ngozi...
Because the sad truth is that when it comes to appearance we start off with men as the standard, as the norm. If a man is getting ready for a business meeting, he doesn't worry about looking too masculine and therefore not being taken for granted.
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
what's that about anatomically much smaller than females they tend to be lighter in weight minor in build and females tend to be much more masculine much more muscular they definitely have the weight and the ability to overpower and dominate
Video examples
Why women should tell...
all my life as a theater maker. We are told that divine knowledge comes down through the masculine, whether it be to the imam, the priest, the rabbi, the holy man. Similarly, we're told that creative genius resides in the masculine,
Video examples
The Likability Dilemma...
I try to be softer. It's exhausting. The truth is, this tough shell conceals sensitivities and insecurities that only those closest to me know. And yeah, my masculine traits make me the kind of gal that can hang with the guys,
Video examples
Why Libya's revolution...
order to achieve peace for peace has an alchemy and this alchemy is about the intertwining the alternation between the feminine and masculine perspective that's the real zipper and we need to
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Quote examples
Naomi Wolf
American Author
I don't think most men do hate women at all - I think most men are trying their best and facing a culturation into masculine behaviour that forces them to deny their own humanity and to exaggerate distance from the world of women.
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Tom Holland
English Actor
It's important not to make Spider-Man masculine because he's a kid. As soon as you make him masculine, it's harder to relate to him if you are younger and are in high school. I definitely was not masculine in high school.
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Jill Soloway
American Comedian
I think I've always had that struggle my whole life, of feeling a little bit more gender-neutral, feeling more comfortable as a creative person when I'm dressed like a boy, when I'm dressed more masculine.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
In a family of all girls, I was always the 'boy' in my mind - the protector, the masculine one. No one would ever have to worry about me.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
The masculine energy was about survival. The male was the hunter who risked his life and had to be in the fight-flight mode.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
Like a French poem is life; being only perfect in structure when with the masculine rhymes mingled the feminine are.
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Gretchen Bleiler
American Athlete
We need more balance in the world - more balance of the feminine and the masculine.
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Andrew Dominik
New Zealander Director
Masculine ideals have become very confused in the modern world.
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Samantha Morton
English Actress
It's important to have masculine energy around your child.
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David Hare
English Playwright
Purity is the feminine, truth the masculine of honor.
Quote examples
Naomi Wolf
American Author
I don't think most men do hate women at all - I think most men are trying their best and facing a culturation into masculine behaviour that forces them to deny their own humanity and to exaggerate distance from the world of women.
Quote examples
Tom Holland
English Actor
It's important not to make Spider-Man masculine because he's a kid. As soon as you make him masculine, it's harder to relate to him if you are younger and are in high school. I definitely was not masculine in high school.
Quote examples
Jill Soloway
American Comedian
I think I've always had that struggle my whole life, of feeling a little bit more gender-neutral, feeling more comfortable as a creative person when I'm dressed like a boy, when I'm dressed more masculine.
Quote examples
Kate Christensen
American Novelist
In a family of all girls, I was always the 'boy' in my mind - the protector, the masculine one. No one would ever have to worry about me.
Quote examples
Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
The masculine energy was about survival. The male was the hunter who risked his life and had to be in the fight-flight mode.
Quote examples
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
Like a French poem is life; being only perfect in structure when with the masculine rhymes mingled the feminine are.
Quote examples
Gretchen Bleiler
American Athlete
We need more balance in the world - more balance of the feminine and the masculine.
Quote examples
Andrew Dominik
New Zealander Director
Masculine ideals have become very confused in the modern world.
Quote examples
Samantha Morton
English Actress
It's important to have masculine energy around your child.
Quote examples
David Hare
English Playwright
Purity is the feminine, truth the masculine of honor.
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