Synonyms
Examples of feminity in a Sentence
a gentle feminity that calmed the patients
Recent Examples on the Web
Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.
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Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
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
Aliétte, the brainchild of mega-stylist to the stars Jason Rembert, has come to be known for its refined sensibility, sophisticated feminity, and effortless modern take on eveningwear.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2020
Christian Dior created the New Look, a romantic vision of feminity and grace and her sister has never ceased to be a source of inspiration for him, until his sudden death in 1957.
—Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021
After coming out as trans eight years ago, Sophia Hernandez is candid on Instagram about how beauty — mullet and all — brings her gender euphoria and helps her define feminity on her own terms.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 8 June 2021
Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
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
Aliétte, the brainchild of mega-stylist to the stars Jason Rembert, has come to be known for its refined sensibility, sophisticated feminity, and effortless modern take on eveningwear.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2020
Christian Dior created the New Look, a romantic vision of feminity and grace and her sister has never ceased to be a source of inspiration for him, until his sudden death in 1957.
—Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021
After coming out as trans eight years ago, Sophia Hernandez is candid on Instagram about how beauty — mullet and all — brings her gender euphoria and helps her define feminity on her own terms.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 8 June 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of feminity was
in the 14th century
Dictionary Entries Near feminity
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“Feminity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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