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- Dictionaryeffeminate/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/
adjective
- 1. (with reference to a man) having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man: derogatory "John is depicted as an effeminate young man with flowing hair and delicate hands"
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EFFEMINATE definition: 1. An effeminate man behaves or looks similar to a woman: 2. An effeminate man behaves or looks…. Learn more.
The meaning of EFFEMINATE is having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner. How to use effeminate in a sentence.
Effeminate definition: (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.. See examples of EFFEMINATE used in a sentence.
EFFEMINATE meaning: 1. An effeminate man behaves or looks similar to a woman: 2. An effeminate man behaves or looks…. Learn more.
1. having the qualities generally attributed to women, as weakness, timidity, delicacy, etc.; unmanly; not virile. 2. characterized by such qualities; weak; soft, decadent, etc.
The word effeminate is used to describe a man or a boy with characteristics that are more often associated with females. You were once teased for your effeminate, high-pitched voice, but now you're a world-renowned singer.
1. (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy. 2. characterized by softness, delicacy, weakness, or lack of vigor.
