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- [adjective ih-fem-uh-nit; verb ih-fem-uh-neyt]
- /adjective ɪˈfɛm ə nɪt; verb ɪˈfɛm əˌneɪt/
- /ɪˈfem.ɪ.nət/
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- [adjective ih-fem-uh-nit; verb ih-fem-uh-neyt]
- /adjective ɪˈfɛm ə nɪt; verb ɪˈfɛm əˌneɪt/
Definitions of effeminate word
- adjective effeminate (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy. 1
- adjective effeminate characterized by excessive softness, delicacy, self-indulgence, etc.: effeminate luxury. 1
- noun effeminate (of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly. 1
- adjective effeminate man: feminine 1
- adjective effeminate If you describe a man or boy as effeminate, you think he behaves, looks, or sounds like a woman or girl. 0
- adjective effeminate (of a man or boy) displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; not manly 0
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Origin of effeminate
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin effēminātus, equivalent to ef- ef- + fēmin(a) woman + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Effeminate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
effeminate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
effeminate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effeminate
adj effeminate
general effeminate
- womanliness — like or befitting a woman; feminine; not masculine or girlish.
- womanhood — the state of being a woman; womanly character or qualities.
Antonyms for effeminate
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