effeminate

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or…

   Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.

   • An effeminate and unmanly foppery.
   • The Comte d'Artois had neither the dignified nor the manly air of his brother—he rather appeared like a pretty-looking girl, so effeminate was he and fair.
2. 2

   Womanly

   Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

   • Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.
3. 3

   To make womanly

   To make womanly; to unman.

   • the studie of sciences doth more weaken and effeminate mens minds, than corroborate and adapt them to warre.
   • It will not corrupt or effeminate their [children's] minds.
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   1. 4

      To become womanly.

   2. 5

      An effeminate person.

      • The effeminates are males with obviously recognizable traits and mannerisms; […]

The neighborhood

• synonymcamp
• synonymswish
• synonymepicene
• synonymeffete
• synonymfeminine
• synonymunmanly
• antonymuneffeminate
• antonymnoneffeminate
• antonymnon-effeminate
• antonymimmasculate