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feminine

The word “feminine” has 3 syllables: fem-i-nine

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛm.ə.nɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for feminine?

In the thesaurus, “feminine” has 17 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for feminine along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for feminine

Antonyms for feminine

Meanings of feminine

  • noun
    1. That which is feminine.
    2. (possibly obsolete) A woman.
    3. (grammar) The feminine gender.
    4. (grammar) A word of the feminine gender.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to the female gender; womanly.
    2. Of or pertaining to the female sex; biologically female, not male.
    3. Belonging to females; typically used by females.
    4. Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.
    5. (grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the female grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.

Example Sentences

  • She chose a dress with a soft, feminine design.
  • The room was decorated in light colors to give it a feminine feel.
  • He appreciated both his masculine and feminine traits.
  • The perfume had a distinctly feminine scent.
  • In grammar, some languages assign feminine gender to certain nouns.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to feminine, such as: amazonian, androgynous, boyish, butch, distaff, effeminate, effete.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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effeminate

effete

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