metrosexual
Style-conscious city man
Metrosexual describes a man, typically urban and heterosexual, who takes unusual interest in his appearance, grooming, and fashion—areas traditionally associated with women or gay men.
The term emerged in the 1990s and gained currency as a way to describe men who rejected rugged masculine stereotypes in favor of skincare routines, designer clothes, and careful attention to style.
He spends more on hair products than I do—total metrosexual.
The word blends metropolitan with sexual orientation terminology, though it says nothing about actual sexual preference.
Hydrating skin cream
- exfoliationShedding surface skin cells
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
- facialBeauty service for skin
skincare · waxing · pomade · serum · cleanser · toner · eyebrow threading · beard oil
Smooth and elegant
- refinedPurified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
elegant · minimalist · contemporary · neat · immaculate · crisp · well-groomed · put-together
One who plans appearances
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- stylishFashionably elegant
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
wardrobe · accessories · fitted · boutique · ensemble · apparel · groomed · coordinated
Excessively proud or futile
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
- preeningGrooming with vanity
- selfiePhoto of oneself
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
self-conscious · high-maintenance · superficial · vanity · self-admiration · primping · peacocking · fussy
Space beneath the roof
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- downtownCentral business district
- gym membershipPaid access to exercise facilities
upscale · condominium · trendy · cosmopolitan · café culture · gentrification · hip · modern
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- exfoliationShedding surface skin cells
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
facial · skincare · waxing · pomade · serum · cleanser · toner · eyebrow threading · beard oil · aftershave
sleek
Smooth and elegant
- refinedPurified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
chic · elegant · minimalist · contemporary · neat · immaculate · crisp · well-groomed · put-together · sharp
designer
One who plans appearances
bespoke · wardrobe · accessories · fitted · boutique · ensemble · apparel · groomed · coordinated · well-dressed
vain
Excessively proud or futile
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
- preeningGrooming with vanity
- selfiePhoto of oneself
mirror · self-conscious · high-maintenance · superficial · vanity · self-admiration · primping · peacocking · fussy · finicky
loft
Space beneath the roof
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- downtownCentral business district
gym membership · upscale · condominium · trendy · cosmopolitan · café culture · gentrification · hip · modern · lifestyle
- 2000siPhone, Wii, MySpace, YouTube, Hurricane Katrina
- portmanteausbrunch, smog, motel, spork, chortle
- male typesalpha male, beta male, sigma male, macho man, nice guy
- men's groomingaftershave, beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, shaving cream
- social typesnormie, jock, hippie, goth, diva
- gender expressionandrogynous, androgyny, butch, femme, feminine
metrosexualunkempt
Untidy in appearance
scruffy · slovenly · ungroomed · disheveled · grubby
metrosexuallumbersexual
Urban man affecting rugged style
outdoorsman · man's man · alpha male · redneck · good ol' boy
metrosexualcountry boy
Male from rural areas
backwoodsman · redneck · hick · bumpkin · provincial