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Definition of Effeminacy
1. Noun. The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man). "He was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him"
Exact synonyms: Effeminateness, Sissiness, Softness, Unmanliness, Womanishness
Generic synonyms: Femininity, Muliebrity
Specialized synonyms: Emasculation
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Derivative terms: Effeminate, Sissy, Unmanly, Unmanly, Womanish
Generic synonyms: Femininity, Muliebrity
Specialized synonyms: Emasculation
Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Derivative terms: Effeminate, Sissy, Unmanly, Unmanly, Womanish
Definition of Effeminacy
1. n. Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men.
Definition of Effeminacy
1. Noun. The quality of being effeminate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Effeminacy
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Medical Definition of Effeminacy
1. Origin: From Effeminate. Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; used reproachfully of men. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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