noun

1. (grammar) The masculine gender.

2. (grammar) A word of the masculine gender.

3. That which is masculine.

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.

2. Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

3. Belonging to males; typically used by males.

   ““John”, “Paul” and “Jake” are masculine names.”

Synonyms: male, manly, virile