ultramasculine
Exaggeratedly tough, rugged
Ultramasculine describes an extreme or exaggerated form of traditionally male traits—physical strength, aggression, stoicism, dominance.
The term can be neutral description or subtle critique, depending on context: an ultramasculine action hero, the ultramasculine culture of the locker room.
It often implies masculinity pushed to the point of caricature or toxicity.
Confident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- chest-thumpingShowy, aggressive boasting
- machoOverly masculine manner
- tough-guyAggressive masculine persona
alpha · jock · beefcake · gym-rat · muscularity · brawn · testosterone · stallion
Power to enforce obedience
- controlAuthority to direct
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- commandingExerting strong authority
- bossWorkplace superior
patriarch · supremacy · assertive · territorial · competitive · hierarchy · status · leader
Conveying threat or danger
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
overbearing · domineering · bullying · unapproachable · stern · gruff · steely · cold
Degree of strength
- libidoInnate erotic drive
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- vigorActive physical strength
- manhoodAdult male status
virile · fertility · prowess · endurance · vitality · stud · lothario · womanizer
Harmful physical force
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- rageIntense, violent anger
- combativeInclined toward conflict
- confrontationalInclined toward hostile encounters
ferocity · brutality · brawling · pugnacious · belligerent · rough · forceful · hot-headed
Mounted cattle herder
- lumberjackProfessional tree cutter
- soldierArmed forces member
- boxerCombat sport competitor
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
biker · trucker · hunter · frontiersman · roughneck · ironworker · superman
swagger
Confident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- chest-thumpingShowy, aggressive boasting
- machoOverly masculine manner
tough-guy · alpha · jock · beefcake · gym-rat · muscularity · brawn · testosterone · stallion · bodybuilder
authority
Power to enforce obedience
- controlAuthority to direct
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- commandingExerting strong authority
boss · patriarch · supremacy · assertive · territorial · competitive · hierarchy · status · leader · breadwinner
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
daunting · overbearing · domineering · bullying · unapproachable · stern · gruff · steely · cold · stoic
potency
Degree of strength
manhood · virile · fertility · prowess · endurance · vitality · stud · lothario · womanizer · conquest
violence
Harmful physical force
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- rageIntense, violent anger
- combativeInclined toward conflict
confrontational · ferocity · brutality · brawling · pugnacious · belligerent · rough · forceful · hot-headed · fighting
cowboy
Mounted cattle herder
- lumberjackProfessional tree cutter
- soldierArmed forces member
- boxerCombat sport competitor
bouncer · biker · trucker · hunter · frontiersman · roughneck · ironworker · superman
ultramasculineultrafeminine
Intensely traditionally womanly
hyperfeminine · feminine · effeminate · womanly · girlish
ultramasculineandrogynous
Neither distinctly male nor female
gender-neutral · ungendered · genderless · neutral · soft
ultramasculineunmasculine
Lacking traditional male qualities
emasculated · metrosexual · sensitive · gentle · tender
ultra, masculine, masculinity, unmasculine, hypermasculine, hypermasculinity