feminine

adjective

fem·i·nine | \ ˈfe-mə-nən

Definition of feminine

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : female sense 1a(1)

2 : characteristic of or appropriate or unique to women feminine beauty a feminine perspective

3 : of, relating to, or constituting the gender that ordinarily includes most words or grammatical forms referring to females a feminine noun

4a : being an unstressed and usually additional final syllable after the final complete foot in a line of verse a feminine ending

b of rhyme : having an unstressed final syllable

c : having the final chord occurring on a weak beat music in feminine cadences

feminine

noun

Definition of feminine (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : a noun, pronoun, adjective, or inflectional form or class of the feminine gender

b : the feminine gender

2 : the embodiment or conception of a timeless or idealized feminine nature

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Synonyms & Antonyms for feminine

Synonyms: Adjective

female, womanish, womanlike, womanly

Antonyms: Adjective

unfeminine, unwomanly

Examples of feminine in a Sentence

Adjective

The book examines the subject from a feminine perspective. They've added some feminine touches to the decor. The feminine form of the Spanish adjective “lindo” is “linda.”

Noun

The feminine of the Spanish adjective “lindo” is “linda.”

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

As kids, Jo is the bookish tomboy and Bethie the feminine good girl. — Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY, "5 books not to miss: 'Recursion' by Blake Crouch, Weiner's 'Mrs. Everything,' 'Islanders'," 8 June 2019 The show ended on a note of feminine bonding — the abuser/rapist was dead, and the five women set aside their complicated rivalries and took affirmative walks together on the beach. — Hank Stuever, Twin Cities, "‘Big Little Lies’ returns. This time with Meryl Streep.," 6 June 2019 One particularly controversial part of the pink tax is known as the tampon tax, a fee women are charged for feminine hygiene products. — Beth Dreher, Good Housekeeping, "What Is the Pink Tax? If You're a Woman, It's Costing You Lots of Money Every Year," 23 May 2019 While West's vaudevillian attitude was practically a genetic predisposition by nature of her husky contralto voice and charisma, Sontag argues that West knew how to play to her audience—and her hyper-feminine beauty is evidence of just that. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "From Josephine Baker to Cher, 25 Camp Beauty Icons Through the Decades," 2 May 2019 Ian Griffiths, Max Mara's creative director, introduced the Fire Coat for the Fall 2012 collection with elements that were both feminine and masculine, a dramatic collar and flattering body that also carries a sharp shoulder and sleeve. — Erik Maza, Town & Country, "Nancy Pelosi's Red Fire Coat is Officially Available to Buy," 14 Mar. 2019 Wonder Woman’s defining message is that there's strength in being feminine, and hers is tangible. — Jill Gutowitz, Glamour, "Captain Marvel Is a New Kind of Female Hero," 11 Mar. 2019 Romeo + Juliet starring Tzuyu (1:00) Just after showcasing a more masculine image, youngest member Tzuyu gets super-feminine as Juliet for her spin on Shakespeare's classic love story. — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, "Breaking Down the Movie References in TWICE's 'What Is Love?' Video," 12 Apr. 2018 That translates to a vibrant, glittery space: The entrance of her gallery, for instance, is catty-cornered with hyper-feminine pieces and an oversized sculpture of lipstick. — Devin Alessio, ELLE Decor, "This Artist's Studio Is Nothing Short Of Sparkling," 2 Aug. 2016

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The dragon of chaos differentiates on the one hand into the feminine, that’s the unknown, and the feminine differentiates further into the negative feminine and the positive feminine. — Laurie Penny, Longreads, "Peterson’s Complaint," 12 July 2018 The dress featured floral and bird embroidery on the front and on the sleeves, giving it an elegant feminine vibe. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Queen Letizia's Pretty ASOS Pink Dress Is Only $119 and Still Available to Shop," 28 Nov. 2018 Her navy blue coat took cues from traditional suiting and featured a double breasted, peak-lapel finish, which was a boyish foil to her feminine flared trousers. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Victoria Beckham’s Rainy Day Uniform is Plucked Straight From Her Fall 2018 Runway Show," 11 Feb. 2018 At the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday (May 7), award-winning actress and musician Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet in her usual feminine yet edgy style. — Braudie Blais-billie, Billboard, "The Effortless Cool Behind Hailee Steinfeld's MTV Movie & TV Awards Lavender Minidress: Exclusive," 7 May 2017

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