masculinity

noun

mas·cu·lin·i·ty ˌma-skyə-ˈli-nə-tē

Synonyms of masculinity next

: the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly

challenging traditional notions about masculinity and femininity

… a style which alternates between a polished grace and blunt masculinity.—

Stuart Keate

The man controlling his environment is today the prevailing American image of masculinity.—

Susan Faludi

Examples of masculinity in a Sentence

some men believe that wearing pink would undermine their masculinity

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The Rule: Review Both Pushpa films (Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule) were custom-made for a target fanbase that relishes and justifies violent outbursts for the sake of righteousness and masculinity. —

Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Over the past few years, Baldoni has built a personal brand around positioning himself as a #MeToo ally, who writes and speaks about the harm caused by toxic masculinity and men’s failure to embrace their vulnerability. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024 This juxtaposition of traditional masculinity and open vulnerability is at the core of their appeal. —

Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 The Marines at least offered a realistic option that could prove structure and a sense of masculinity. —

Chantal Anderson, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masculinity