effeminate

UK /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ US /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/
adj 2verb 2noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.

An effeminate and unmanly foppery.

The Comte d'Artois had neither the dignified nor the manly air of his brother—he rather appeared like a pretty-looking girl, so effeminate was he and fair.

2

Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.

verb

1

To make womanly; to unman.

the studie of sciences doth more weaken and effeminate mens minds, than corroborate and adapt them to warre.

It will not corrupt or effeminate their [children's] minds.

2

To become womanly.

noun

1

An effeminate person.

The effeminates are males with obviously recognizable traits and mannerisms; […]

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