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masculine

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmæskjəɫən// UK //mˈæskjʊlˌɪn// mas·cu·line Archaic

adj. having qualities that people usually think of as belonging to men. You use this to describe things like a deep voice, strong muscles, or a certain style of clothing.

adj. possessing qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men. Often used to describe physical traits, behaviors, or aesthetic styles perceived as virile or manlike.


SIMPLE

He has a very masculine voice.

CONTEXTUAL

The room was decorated in a masculine style with dark wood furniture and leather chairs.

COMPLEX

Sociologists often study how different cultures define masculine traits, noting that what one society considers manly might be viewed quite differently in another part of the world.

Antonyms
Usage

Commonly used to describe physical characteristics or gendered social roles; in linguistics, it refers to a specific grammatical gender.

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