männlicheres

Männlicheres is the comparative form of the German adjective männlich, meaning masculine or manly. It is used to describe a quality that is more masculine than another instance. The form commonly precedes a noun, and is most often found with neuter nouns such as Verhalten (behavior) or Erscheinungsbild (appearance): for example, männlicheres Verhalten means “more masculine behavior” and männlicheres Erscheinungsbild means “more masculine appearance.”

Linguistically, männlicheres functions as a modifier in comparative constructions. Adjectives in German inflect for gender, number, and case, and the comparative form signals that the attribute being described is heightened relative to another reference point. In everyday language, the exact inflection can vary with article, noun, and syntactic position, but the essential idea remains a comparison of masculine quality.

Usage and context wise, männlicheres is typically employed when discussing traits, expressions, or presentations that are characterized as more masculine. This can include aspects such as demeanor, voice, attire, or body language. Because it concerns gendered norms, its use can carry social or cultural connotations and may reflect normative judgments within a given discourse rather than objective facts.

See also: masculinity, gender expression, German grammar, adjectives and comparatives.