16
butch(noun, adjective)
14
male(noun, adjective, informal, vigorous, noble)
14
masculine(noun, adjective, tough, vigorous, noble)
11
manly(adjective, muscular, manlike, masculine, gender)
11
virile(adjective, informal, powerful, vigorous, noble)
7
manful(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous, muscular)
5
mannish(adjective, informal, muscular, manly, manlike)
5
masculinity(vigor, virility, handsomeness, manliness)
5
potent(adjective, muscular, manly, manlike, masculine)
4
courageous(adjective, vigorous, noble, muscular, manly)
4
manlike(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous, muscular)
2
aggressive(adjective, masculine)
2
bold(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
2
daring(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
2
dauntless(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
2
fearless(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
2
gallant(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous, muscular)
2
heroic(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
2
intrepid(adjective, vigorous, noble, courageous)
2
machismo(noun, informal, vigor, virility, masculinity)
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