masculine
2 antonyms and opposites of masculine, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to men, or having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or assertiveness.
Antonyms
How to use masculine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French masculin, from Latin masculinus, from masculus, "male."
Full origin of masculine →Frequently asked questions
What does “masculine” mean?
The word “masculine” means relating to men, or having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or assertiveness. In plain terms, describes traits, grammar, or imagery associated with men.
How do you pronounce “masculine”?
“Masculine” is pronounced MASK-yuu-lihn (/ˈmæskjələn/ in IPA).
How do you use “masculine” in a sentence?
Here is “masculine” used in a sentence: “He had a deep, masculine voice.”
What is another word for “masculine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “masculine” include macho, manly, masc, virile, Of a woman and butch.
What is the opposite of “masculine”?
The opposite of “masculine” — its antonyms — are androgynous and feminine.
What part of speech is “masculine”?
Depending on how it is used, “masculine” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “masculine” come from?
The word “masculine” comes from Latin. From Old French masculin, from Latin masculinus, from masculus, "male.".
Is “masculine” a common word?
“Masculine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between masculine and macho?
Masculine simply describes qualities or traits traditionally associated with men, such as strength or assertiveness, without a positive or negative connotation. Macho carries a more exaggerated, often critical implication of aggressive or overly assertive manliness.
How is masculine used in grammar?
In grammar, masculine refers to one of the noun or adjective gender classes found in many languages, such as French or Spanish, alongside feminine and sometimes neuter. A word's masculine form must often agree with other masculine words in the same sentence, such as articles and adjectives.
What is the opposite of masculine?
The opposite of masculine is feminine, which refers to qualities associated with women or the corresponding grammatical gender class. In grammar specifically, many languages also have a third, neuter class that is neither masculine nor feminine.