FEMININITY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

femininity

noun

ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē

Definition of femininity

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the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

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Recent Examples of femininity Pious femininity was being acted out with costumes, makeup, and abundant use of amen. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 The collection balances utility with femininity while bringing EB Denim’s modern approach to proportion and silhouette. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Within these spaces, designed to produce idealized performances of femininity, the unpredictable rhythms of postpartum life become a quiet act of disruption. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Whether you’re headed to the farmer’s market or meeting friends for lunch, the flowy silhouette brings an effortless sense of femininity to just about any scenario. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for femininity

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feminity

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In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear.

— Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022
For makeup, Campbell emphasized the romanticism and feminity of her gown with long eyelashes and a pink lip.

— Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 23 May 2022

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