effeminacy
The word “effeminacy” has 5 syllables: ef-fem-i-na-cy
It's pronounced as /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/
What is synonym and antonym for effeminacy?
In the thesaurus, “effeminacy” has 14 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for effeminacy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for effeminacy
- effeteness
- femaleness
- feminineness
- femininity
- feminity
- girlhood
- girlishness
- maidenhood
- muliebrity
- sissiness
- unmanliness
- womanhood
- womanishness
- womanliness
Antonyms for effeminacy
- androgyny
- boyishness
- manhood
- manliness
- mannishness
- masculinity
- tomboyishness
- virility
Example Sentences
- His mannerisms were often criticized for their perceived effeminacy.
- The stereotype of associating certain traits with effeminacy is harmful and outdated.
- The play explored themes of masculinity and effeminacy in society.
- Despite societal pressure, he embraced his effeminacy and refused to conform to traditional gender norms.
- The film challenged stereotypes by portraying a strong character who defied expectations of effeminacy.
On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effeminacy, such as: androgyny, boyishness, effeteness, femaleness, feminineness, femininity, feminity.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
effeteness
- asthenia
- breakdown
- collapse
- damage
- debilitation
- debility
- decay
- decrepitude
- defenselessness
- delicacy
- disablement
- disease
- effeminacy
- enervation
- enfeeblement
- etiolation
- exhaustion
- faintness
- fatigue
- feebleness
- femaleness
- femininity
- feminity
- flimsiness
- fragility
- frailness
- frailty
- girlhood
- girlishness
- harm
- helplessness
- hurt
- impairment
- impotence
- impuissance
- inability
- inadequacy
- incapacitation
- incapacity
- incompetence
- ineffectualness
- infirmity
- infirmness
- injury
- insignificance
- insufficiency
- invalidism
- lameness
- languidness
- languor
- lassitude
- listlessness
- lowness
- maidenhood
- malaise
- muliebrity
- powerlessness
- prostration
- senility
- sickliness
- softness
- tenderness
- unhealthiness
- weakness
- weariness
- wimpiness
- womanhood
- womanishness
- womanliness
maidenhood
- abstention
- abstinence
- chasteness
- chastity
- cleanness
- continence
- effeminacy
- effeteness
- femaleness
- femininity
- feminity
- frigidity
- girlhood
- girlishness
- honor
- immaculacy
- impotence
- innocence
- integrity
- muliebrity
- purity
- restraint
- singleness
- sinlessness
- spotlessness
- virginity
- virtue
- womanhood
- womanishness
- womanliness