testosteronic
Definitions
Relating to testosterone; characterized by aggressive masculinity.
Examples
“While men are depleting themselves in testosteronic warfare, snarling and staring and playing their mind⟳ games, the ladies are saving their energy to play⟳ poker games, keeping their cool and using their brainpower to win⟳ pots rather than intimidate opponents.”
“He has resisted all society's attempts to feminize him: he is a triumph of testosteronic impulse. He was always the bad boy of the class, the one who fought in the playground[…]”
“Lester went testosteronic; his chest-pounding aggression could not be calmed.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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