effeminate
Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or…Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
» Ziri acted like an effeminate man.
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, often)Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
weibisch, tuntig, effeminiert
женоподо́бныйženopodóbnyj
жонови́дийžonovýdyj, жінкуватийžinkuvatyj
(obsolete)Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.
- having unsuitable feminine qualities
Examples
6 sentencesZiri acted like an effeminate man.
Everybody says that he's an effeminate guy.
Sato's high voice and mannerisms are pretty effeminate.
Dance had disciplined my body in particular ways and led me to be named by others as “effeminate".
Does Ziri sound effeminate?
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English effeminat, effemynat, from Latin effēminātus, past participle of effēmFrom Middle English effeminat, effemynat, from Latin effēminātus, past participle of effēminō, from fēmina (“woman”).
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Forms
more effeminate, most effeminate| Comparative | more effeminate Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most effeminate Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
11 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form