Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

androgynous

adjective
/ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/
Definition
Having both male and female characteristics.
Examples
  • She chose an androgynous style for her photoshoot, blending masculine and feminine elements.
  • His androgynous look often leaves people questioning his gender.
  • The fashion industry has embraced androgynous models in recent years.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is not clearly male or female and can exhibit traits of both genders.
Synonyms
  • gender-neutral
  • gender-fluid
  • unisex
  • ambiguous