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masculinityqualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, and dominance

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, and dominance

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnəti/

Example Sentences

  • Modern masculinity includes emotional intelligence and vulnerability.
  • His masculinity was so fragile that he refused to drink pink lemonade at the party.
  • The advertisement promoted a new concept of masculinity that emphasized caring and nurturing.

masculinity

NOUN

[/ˌmæskjəˈlɪnəti/]

qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, and dominance

qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, and dominance
💡 Concept

qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, and dominance

True masculinity embraces both divinity and femininity!
🎵 Rhyme

True masculinity embraces both divinity and femininity!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmæskjəˈlɪnəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmæskjʊˈlɪnəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootmascul
Suffix--inity

🎵Rhyme

femininitydivinityaffinity
femininity
divinity
affinity

🔗Collocations

toxic masculinity
traditional masculinity
masculine identity
challenge masculinity
redefine masculinity

📝Examples

Modern masculinity includes emotional intelligence and vulnerability.

😄 Fun example

His masculinity was so fragile that he refused to drink pink lemonade at the party.

The advertisement promoted a new concept of masculinity that emphasized caring and nurturing.

He questioned society's expectations of masculinity after becoming a stay-at-home dad.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

manlinessvirilitymachismomaleness

Antonyms

femininitywomanliness

Related

masculinegenderidentitystereotypepatriarchy

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