1
[ adjective ] having unsuitable feminine qualities

Synonyms

epicene cissy sissified sissyish sissy emasculate

Related terms

unmanly

2
[ adjective ] characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence

Synonyms

weak

Examples

"an effeminate civilization"

Related terms

soft

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Rhymes with

minute geminate tenet bennett senate rennet maginot indiscriminate pinot definite baronet indefinite laminate peanut nominate affectionate chestnut predominate nut knut unit chestnut magnet magnate electromagnet infinite peanut granite planet cabinet passionate dispassionate compassionate sultanate bonnet coordinate insubordinate bicarbonate hazelnut subordinate obstinate fortunate extortionate proportionate cabinet unfortunate garnet fortunate unfortunate coconut bluebonnet alternate incarnate donut doughnut walnut groundnut

Phonetic and Homophones

IY0 F EH1 M IH0 N AH0 T

Similar Spelling

effeminize effeminacy

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