Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
effeminacy
Noun
/ɪˈfɛm.ɪn.ə.si/
Definition
the quality of being effeminate; the traits or behaviors typically associated with women and seen as unmanly.
Examples
- His effeminacy was often a topic of ridicule among his peers.
- The play explores themes of masculinity and effeminacy through its characters.
Meaning
Effeminacy often refers to characteristics or behaviors in a man that are considered to be more typical of women, such as gentleness, sensitivity, or a lack of assertiveness.
Synonyms
- Softness
- Delicateness
- Womanliness
- Femininity
