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effeminate Definition and Meaning in English (effeminate definition)

adjective
Synonyms:unmanlywomanishsissy
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Effeminate definition: Describing a man who has characteristics or behaviors traditionally associated with women, often implying a lack of manliness.

Definitions of Effeminate

  1. 1adjective(colloquial)

    Describing a man who has characteristics or behaviors traditionally associated with women, often implying a lack of manliness.

Example Sentences

“His effeminate gestures made him stand out in the crowd.”

“The character was portrayed as effeminate, which drew criticism.”

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nouneffeminacy
adverbeffeminately

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Effeminate definition: Describing a man who has characteristics or behaviors traditionally associated with women, often implying a lack of manliness.
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'Effeminate' translates to 'effeminate' in English. Effeminate definition: Describing a man who has characteristics or behaviors traditionally associated with women, often implying a lack of manliness.
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