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Definitions for Effeminate
[1] (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.
[2] characterized by excessive softness, delicacy, self-indulgence, etc.: effeminate luxury.
[3] to make or become effeminate.
[4] (of a man or boy) displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; not manly
[5] lacking firmness or vigour an effeminate piece of writing
Words related to Effeminate
feminine, womanish, womanly, epicene, womanlike
Words nearby Effeminate
effects, effectual, effectually, effectuate, effeminacy, effeminate, effemination, effeminize, effendi, efferent, efferent duct
Origin of Effeminate
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin effēminātus, equivalent to ef- ef- + fēmin(a ) woman + -ātus -ate1
Words that may be confused with Effeminate
effeminate, effete, feminine, womanish, womanly, (see, synonym, study, at, womanly)
Other words from Effeminate
ef·fem·i·nate·ly , adverb
ef·fem·i·nate·ness , noun
ef·fem·i·na·tion , noun
un·ef·fem·i·nate , adjective
un·ef·fem·i·nate·ly , adverb
Word origin for Effeminate
C14: from Latin effēmināre to make into a woman, from fēmina woman