feminine (Meaning)

Wordnet

feminine (n)

a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female

Wordnet

feminine (a)

associated with women and not with men

of grammatical gender

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

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feminine (s)

(music or poetry) ending on an unaccented beat or syllable

Webster

feminine (a.)

Of or pertaining to a woman, or to women; characteristic of a woman; womanish; womanly.

Having the qualities of a woman; becoming or appropriate to the female sex; as, in a good sense, modest, graceful, affectionate, confiding; or, in a bad sense, weak, nerveless, timid, pleasure-loving, effeminate.

Webster

feminine (n.)

A woman.

Any one of those words which are the appellations of females, or which have the terminations usually found in such words; as, actress, songstress, abbess, executrix.

FAQs About the word feminine

a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female, associated with women and not with men, of grammatical gender,

female,womanly, womanlike, womanish, girly, ladylike, epicene, sissified, sissy, petticoat

unwomanly, unfeminine, male,masculine, tomboyish, virile, masculine, manly, boyish, manly

The feminine touch in the home decor exuded an aura of elegance and grace.

She embraced her femininity with poise and confidence, inspiring others with her authenticity.

The delicate patterns and soft colors of the ballet costumes highlighted the dancers' feminine grace.

The writer's feminine perspective brought a unique and insightful viewpoint to the story.