Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

effeminize

verb

/ɪˈfɛmɪnaɪz/

Definition

To make or become effeminate; to cause to adopt feminine traits.

Examples

His antics on stage seemed to effeminize his character, leading to mixed reactions from the audience.
The fashion industry has been accused of trying to effeminize male models by imposing specific styles on them.
Some argue that media representation can effeminize men in their portrayal of masculinity.

Meaning

The term “effeminize” refers to the process of making a person or thing more feminine in appearance or behavior, often associated with qualities traditionally regarded as feminine.