Another word for feminine
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Adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of women
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of women, often in showing qualities traditionally attributed to women:
- Fully developed as a woman, as in having a curvaceous figure:
- Of, characteristic of, or suitable to a woman, especially when considered inferior to a man:
- Imitative or suggestive of a woman rather than a man:
- Of or denoting the sex that produces ova or bears young.
- Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals:
- Consisting of members of this sex.
- A staff that holds on its cleft end the unspun flax, wool, or tow from which thread is drawn in spinning by hand.
- An attachment for a spinning wheel that serves this purpose.
- Work and concerns traditionally considered important to women.
See also:Having qualities more appropriate to women than to men
- Of, characteristic of, or suitable to a woman, especially when considered inferior to a man:
- Imitative or suggestive of a woman rather than a man:
- Uncharacteristic of, unbecoming to, or degrading to a man, especially in not conforming to stereotypical masculine traits such as stoicism and independence.
- Having characteristics of both sexes.
- Having characteristics traditionally ascribed to the other sex, especially as a male who is considered to be effeminate.
- Having no characteristics of either sex.
- Having or showing qualities or characteristics more often associated with females than males; unmanly:
See also:
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Another word for feminine
Modifier
Belonging to the feminine sex
- Having pistils but no stamens:
- A staff that holds on its cleft end the unspun flax, wool, or tow from which thread is drawn in spinning by hand.
- An attachment for a spinning wheel that serves this purpose.
- Work and concerns traditionally considered important to women.
- Of or denoting the sex that produces ova or bears young.
- Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals:
- Consisting of members of this sex.
See also:Having qualities stereotypically associated with women
- Uncharacteristic of, unbecoming to, or degrading to a man, especially in not conforming to stereotypical masculine traits such as stoicism and independence.
- Having or showing qualities or characteristics more often associated with females than males; unmanly:
- Of or pertaining to a vixen; resembling a vixen.
- Receiving or subjected to an action without responding or initiating an action in return:
- Accepting or submitting without objection or resistance; submissive:
- Existing, conducted, or experienced without active or concerted effort:
- Inclined to give way to pressure, argument, or influence; docile.
- Easily startled; timid:
- Tending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved:
- Characterized by reserve or diffidence:
- Rapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation.
- Present participle of flutter.
- Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely.
- Light in color, especially blond:
- Of light complexion:
- Liable to change; capricious:
- Being such that alteration is possible:
- Varying in color or appearance when seen from different angles:
- Showing grace of movement, form, or proportion:
- Of, characteristic of, or suitable to a woman, especially when considered inferior to a man:
- Imitative or suggestive of a woman rather than a man:
- Easily crushed or bruised; fragile:
- Easily chewed or cut:
- Young and vulnerable:
- Capable of perceiving with a sense or senses:
- Responsive to external conditions or stimulation; having sensation:
- Susceptible to slight differences or changes in the environment:
- Of, relating to, or suitable for a maiden.
- dignified, sedate, etc.
- having a full figure, graying hair, etc.
- Of or denoting the sex that produces ova or bears young.
- Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals:
- Consisting of members of this sex.
- Characteristic of a well-mannered woman or girl who adheres to traditional norms of propriety and femininity:
- Appropriate to such a woman or girl, as in being restrained or delicate:
- Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable and tender.
- Not harsh or severe; mild and soft:
- Easily managed or handled; docile:
- Pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way:
- Easily broken or damaged:
- Exquisitely fine or dainty:
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of women, often in showing qualities traditionally attributed to women:
- Fully developed as a woman, as in having a curvaceous figure:
- Yielding readily to pressure or weight:
- Easily molded, cut, or worked:
- Not tense and therefore capable of absorbing the impact of a ball or puck and of catching, receiving, or controlling it:
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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