Masculine
Masculine adjective - Of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men.
Rugged and masculine are semantically related in virile topic. In some cases you can use "Rugged" instead an adjective "Masculine".
Nearby Words: masculinity, masculinized
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Both are added to a character to show they are a badass with a short visual cue, in this case a certain type of rugged, masculine badass.
Source: Badasses Wear Bandanas -
He is also described to be very handsome and rugged in physical appearance with God-like angular, masculine features.
Source: Tall, Dark and Handsome - The 2005 and 1976 Jacks are both somewhat effeminate intellectuals who aren't supposed to be on the ship while the 1933 Jack was a rugged, masculine sailor.
Source: Older Than They Think / Film
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Rugged and Masculine. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/masculine/rugged
Masculine & Rugged. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/masculine/rugged>.
Rugged or Masculine. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/masculine/rugged.
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