Synonyms of femininity

femininity

noun

ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē 

as in feminity

the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women

national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feminity
• femaleness
• womanhood
• womanliness
• girlishness
• womanishness
• effeminacy
• muliebrity
• maidenhood
• girlhood
• effeteness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masculinity
• manhood
• manliness
• virility
• androgyny
• boyishness
• tomboyishness
• mannishness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of femininity

Valentino, in particular, has long provided her with a means of balancing romantic femininity with something a little darker and more subversive. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026

The women project grace and femininity, and their dresses are embellished with rows of colorful ribbons at the hem, so their twirling creates a kaleidoscope of color. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

The new work is a radical take on aging and femininity, an uncut hit of Cindy Sherman—despite, or maybe even because of, her initial hesitation. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

One of the year’s most unhinged premises comes from this trans body horror debut, as perfect housewife Martha begins to suffer the strain of performing impeccable femininity as a stealth trans woman. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026