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Synonyms of 'male'

male

(adjective) 
Definition
of or characteristic of a man
a deep male voice
Synonyms
masculine
masculine characteristics such as a deep voice and facial hair
manly
He set himself manly tasks and expected others to follow him.
He was the ideal of manly beauty.
macho
displays of macho bravado
virile
a tall, virile man with rugged good looks
manlike
manful
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of macho
Definition
strongly or exaggeratedly masculine
displays of macho bravado
Synonyms
manly,
masculine,
butch (slang),
two-fisted,
tough,
chauvinist,
virile,
he-man
in the sense of manly
Definition
possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, traditionally regarded as appropriate to a man
He set himself manly tasks and expected others to follow him.He was the ideal of manly beauty.
Synonyms
virile,
male,
masculine,
macho,
strong,
powerful,
brave,
daring,
bold,
strapping,
hardy,
heroic,
robust,
vigorous,
muscular,
courageous,
fearless,
butch (slang),
resolute,
gallant,
valiant,
well-built,
red-blooded (informal),
dauntless,
stout-hearted,
valorous,
manful
in the sense of virile
Definition
having the traditional male characteristics of physical strength and a high sex drive
a tall, virile man with rugged good looks
Synonyms
manly,
masculine,
macho,
strong,
male,
robust,
vigorous,
potent,
forceful,
lusty,
red-blooded (informal),
manlike

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