Definition of effeminacy Effeminacy
ef•fem•i•na•cy
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What does effeminacy mean?
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NounPlural: effeminacies |
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| effeminacy - the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man); "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"; "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"; "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him" | ||
| effeminateness, sissiness, softness, womanishness, unmanliness | ||
| femininity, muliebrity the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women | ||
| derogation, disparagement, depreciation (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed" | ||
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- effeminacy (Noun)
The quality of being effeminate.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- effeminacy (n.)
Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men.
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effeminacy
The state or quality of being effeminate.
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🔤- effeminacy, noun, singular of effeminacies.
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