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What is "effeminate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does effeminate mean in English? Meaning of effeminate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "effeminate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "effeminate": having unsuitable feminine qualities

Adjective

  • Meaning: having unsuitable feminine qualities
  • Synonyms: cissy effeminate emasculate epicene sissified sissy sissyish
  • Similar: unmanful unmanlike unmanly

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ɛˈfɛmɪneɪt/

  • Adjective: (often derogatory, of a man or boy) Having behaviour or mannerisms considered unmasculine or typical of a woman or girl; feminine. Bishop Hurd An effeminate and unmanly foppery.Bishop Hurd An effeminate and unmanly foppery.(obsolete) womanly; tender Shakespeare Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.Shakespeare Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.

    • Synonyms:

    feminine, womanish, womanly, epicene, womanlike,

    Antonyms:

    manly, masculine,

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