Feminine synonyms and antonyms
fĕm'ə-nĭn
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In organisms that reproduce sexually, being the gamete that is larger and less motile than the other corresponding gamete (the male gamete) of the same species. The egg cells of higher animals and plants are female gametes.
Like a woman; womanish
Having grace, or beauty of form, composition, movement, or expression; elegant
Having or showing qualities or characteristics more often associated with females than males; unmanly:
refined (related)
Characterized by great subtlety, precision, etc.
The definition of delicate is someone or something that is subtle, fragile, frail or a skilled example of something.
mainly (antonym)
Having qualities stereotypically associated with women
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Like, characteristic of, or suitable for a lady; refined; well-bred
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
sensuous (related)
voluptuous (related)
masculine (antonym)
The definition of masculine is something male or relating to or suitable for a boy or man.
The definition of dainty is delicate or small and often pretty.
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Of, like, or suitable to a girl or girlhood
Soft or delicate and easily chewed, broken, cut, etc.; fragile, succulent, etc.
Having no characteristics of either sex.
Of or pertaining to something not human.
Like, characteristic of, or suitable to a woman; feminine or effeminate
gender (related)
Of, relating to, or characteristic of women
femininity (related)
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sensual (related)
sensuality (related)
seductive (related)
eroticism (related)
Female; specif., designating the maternal side of a family
pistillate
Having pistils but no stamens:
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(Of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable and tender.
In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
Capable of being changed.
Light in color, especially blond:
Having qualities stereotypically associated with women
In or of the passive voice
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Having qualities more appropriate to women than to men
unwomanly (antonym)
Uncharacteristic of, unbecoming to, or degrading to a woman, especially in not conforming to stereotypical feminine traits such as modesty and reserve.
vixenish
Of or pertaining to a vixen; resembling a vixen.
Bending easily; flexible
Sensitive is defined as someone or something that is easily hurt, disturbed or offended.
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Synonym Study
- Ladylike refers to manners, conduct, etc. such as are expected from a refined or well-bred woman
- Effeminate , used chiefly in reference to a man, implies delicacy, softness, or lack of virility
- Womanish , in contrast, suggests weaknesses and faults that are sometimes regarded as characteristic of women
- Womanly suggests the generally desirable qualities one associates with a woman, esp. one who has maturity of character
- Female is the basic term applied to members of the sex that is biologically distinguished from the male sex and is used of animals or plants as well as of human beings
- Feminine refers to qualities, other than those basically biological, thought to be characteristic of or suitable to women, as delicacy, gentleness, etc.
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