effeminate

The word “effeminate” has 4 syllables: ef-fem-i-nate

It's pronounced as /ɪˈfɛmɪnɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for effeminate?

In the thesaurus, “effeminate” has 23 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for effeminate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for effeminate

Antonyms for effeminate

  • manlike
  • manly
  • mannish
  • masculine
  • virile

Meanings of effeminate

  • noun
    1. An effeminate person.
  • verb
    1. To make womanly; to unman.
    2. To become womanly.
  • adjective
    1. (of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.
    2. Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

Example Sentences

  • Despite societal stereotypes, his fashion sense was far from effeminate.
  • The character in the novel was depicted as effeminate, challenging traditional notions of masculinity.
  • He faced discrimination because of his perceived effeminate mannerisms.
  • The actor portrayed the effeminate character with sensitivity and depth.
  • It's important to challenge stereotypes and embrace diversity, including those who may be perceived as effeminate.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effeminate, such as: antimacho, camp, campy, dandyish, dudish, effete, epicene.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

ladylike

  • acceptable
  • affable
  • appropriate
  • attentive
  • becoming
  • befitting
  • careful
  • ceremonial
  • ceremonious
  • chivalrous
  • civil
  • civilized
  • comme il faut
  • considerate
  • cordial
  • correct
  • courteous
  • courtly
  • couth
  • cultured
  • decent
  • decorous
  • deferential
  • distaff
  • dutiful
  • effeminate
  • effete
  • elegant
  • epicene
  • felicitous
  • female
  • feminine
  • fit
  • fitting
  • formal
  • friendly
  • gallant
  • genial
  • genteel
  • gentlemanlike
  • gentlemanly
  • girlie
  • girlish
  • girly
  • good
  • graceful
  • gracious
  • hospitable
  • mannerly
  • meet
  • modest
  • nice
  • petticoat
  • pleasant
  • polite
  • proper
  • red-carpet
  • refined
  • respectable
  • respectful
  • right
  • seemly
  • sissified
  • sissy
  • smooth
  • sociable
  • solicitous
  • suave
  • submissive
  • suitable
  • thoughtful
  • ultrafeminine
  • unctuous
  • unmanly
  • urbane
  • well-bred
  • well-mannered
  • womanish
  • womanlike
  • womanly
  • yielding

ultrafeminine

  • distaff
  • effeminate
  • effete
  • epicene
  • female
  • feminine
  • girlie
  • girlish
  • girly
  • ladylike
  • petticoat
  • sissified
  • sissy
  • unmanly
  • womanish
  • womanlike
  • womanly

dandyish

effete

camp


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