Male (Adjective)
Meaning 1
For or pertaining to or composed of men or boys; "the male lead"; "the male population".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The male students from the neighboring university were invited to the inter-school sports tournament.
- His male colleagues at the office looked up to him for guidance and advice.
- The leading actor's male co-star played the role of his brother in the film.
- A study of the male population found a high rate of smoking-related illnesses.
- A significant majority of male respondents to the survey believed that their female counterparts should receive equal pay.
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Meaning 2
Being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation; "a male infant"; "a male holly tree".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The only male tiger in the sanctuary died last year due to old age.
- The holly tree was a male and only produced pollen but not the bright red berries.
- A male infertility expert advises a man and a woman before their IVF procedure.
- His second child was a male baby who weighed seven pounds.
- In flowering plants, the male reproductive part is usually pollen-producing and contained in the anther.
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Meaning 3
Characteristic of a man; "a deep male voice"; "manly sports".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The male figure in the painting wore a typical suit from the 19th century.
- Male dancers are often required to have high levels of strength and agility.
- His deep male voice commanded the attention of everyone in the room.
- Male sports like rugby and boxing often require a combination of strength and aggression.
- The movie was criticized for its overly male perspective on relationships.