masculinity
/mˌæskjʌlˈɪnʌti/noun5 syllables
Masculinity means: the properties characteristic of the male sex.
Synonyms for masculinity1
noun, as in the properties characteristic of the male sex
maleness
Opposites of masculinity
femininity
What does masculinity mean?2
noun
1
the properties characteristic of the male sex
2
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with masculinity?6
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Masculinity in a sentence
- Masculinity has to do with supporting women and children.DJ_Saidez
- He feels the need to assert his masculinity.Nuel
- This film attempts to break stereotypes and redefine what true masculinity is.LeviHighway
- I think hairiness is a symbol of masculinity, so I really like it.blay_paul
- Toxic masculinity is oppressive to men first and foremost, and to others as a consequence.rul
- The pressure to conform to traditional masculine norms often leads to toxic masculinity and harmful behaviors.Nuel
- He seeks reassurance about his masculinity.Nuel
- His masculinity feels questioned by your presence.Nuel
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of masculinity
as a noun
- plural
- masculinities