Of the male sex; not female.

Having the qualities of a man; suitable to, or characteristic of, a man; virile; not feminine or effeminate; strong; robust.

Belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males.

Having the inflections of, or construed with, words pertaining especially to male beings, as distinguished from feminine and neuter. See Gender.

a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male

of grammatical gender

A term used to describe the socially constructed and culturally specific gender behaviors expected of males; see also feminine

as well as feminine, in the perfume sense, are subjective fragrance impressions. Normally, the term "masculine," is applied to fragrance favored by men. These contain dry notes of tobbaco, spices, mosses and woods. They are generally less floral than feminine perfumes, and often contain a high percentage of fresh ingredients. In the past few years, masculine and feminine notes have come closer and closer together.

The gender role assigned to males (also man).