masculine

masculine
01. She has a very [masculine] voice; very deep for a woman.
02. Your brother looks very [masculine] in his new navy uniform.
03. As a 40-year-old man who was unable to grow a beard, John's [masculinity] was constantly being questioned.
04. She has a very [masculine] sounding voice, so when she's talking on the phone people often mistake her for a man.
05. I don't like female body-builders because they look too [masculine] to me.
06. Do you think wearing a business suit makes a woman look too [masculine]?
07. People questioned his [masculinity] because he studied ballet, but I think it is ridiculous.
08. Hermione Gingold once remarked that fighting is essentially a [masculine] idea because a woman's weapon is her tongue.
09. Everyone has both [masculine] and feminine traits, in my opinion.
10. [Masculine] traits, such as a deep voice, and body hair are somewhat dependent on the presence of the male hormone testosterone.
11. Children's ideas of [masculinity] tend to come from their father.
12. Studies show that women are increasingly entering traditionally [masculine] trades and professions.
13. John seems to think that he has to act tough in order to prove his [masculinity].
14. Boxing and wrestling were traditionally considered to be more [masculine] sports.
15. Back in the day, it wasn't considered [masculine] for a guy to dye his hair or wear earrings.

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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