Masculine
Masculine adjective - Of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men.
Usage example: some people consider a deep voice to be a particularly appealing masculine trait
Tomboyish and masculine are semantically related In some cases you can use "Tomboyish" instead an adjective "Masculine".
Nearby Words: masculinity, masculinized
Tomboyish
Tomboyish adjective - Having qualities or traits that are traditionally considered inappropriate for a girl or woman.
Usage example: her father thought that ice hockey was a little too tomboyish for her, but her mother and older brother encouraged her to take it up
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Both words in one sentence
- If female, will look more masculine/tomboyish.
Source: Analysis / Uke -
Sun Jing from Their Story is a tall, tomboyish girl who always dresses in masculine attire outside of school (and even then she wears a tie instead of a bowtie).
Source: Tomboy and Girly Girl -
Masculine Girl, Feminine Boy: Asuka is a tomboyish, hot-blooded, angry, tough-like-nails soldier.
Source: Fanfic / HERZ
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