masculinity Meaning & Definition
/ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/
What Does Masculinity Mean?
As a noun, masculinity means The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.
Quick Facts About Masculinity
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ |
| Synonyms | maleness |
| Antonyms | femininity, femaleness and feminineness |
| Plural | masculinities |
Masculinity Definition (Noun)
- The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.
Over time, society's ideas of masculinity has greatly broadened.
Synonyms of Masculinity
Masculinity synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Masculinity
Masculinity in a Sentence
Over time, society's ideas of masculinity has greatly broadened.
Word Forms & Grammar
masculinity (usually uncountable, plural masculinities)
Words That Rhyme With Masculinity
Origin of Masculinity
From French masculinité, from Old French, equivalent to masculine + -ity. Earlier in same sense was masculineness.
Quick Answers About Masculinity
What part of speech is masculinity?
Masculinity is a noun.
What is another word for masculinity?
You can replace masculinity with words such as maleness. See the full list of masculinity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of masculinity?
Antonyms of masculinity include femininity, femaleness, feminineness and feminility.
What is the plural of masculinity?
The plural of masculinity is masculinities.