femininity

noun

fem·​i·​nin·​i·​ty ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē 

1

: the quality or nature of the female sex : the quality, state, or degree of being feminine or womanly

challenging traditional notions about femininity and masculinity

… the women were visions of powerful femininity.

—Alan Shipnuck

2

: woman, womankind

… he was now to contrast her sharply with the best of what the Old World had to offer in the matter of femininity …

—Theodore Dreiser

Synonyms of femininity

• feminity

Examples of femininity in a Sentence

national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

Recent Examples on the Web

The theme that surprised Jolie most while working on Couture was the protagonist’s relationship with love and her own femininity. — Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

These capture the delicate femininity of a ballet flat, with a subtle lift. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 June 2026

On TikTok and Telegram, the group's original content leans into teenage angst, femininity and traditional gender roles. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Founded by Deseri Kelley, Deseri offers luxury handbags inspired by architecture, art, and modern femininity. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing femininity

• hyper-femininity

Rhymes for femininity

• alkalinity
• consanguinity
• crystallinity
• masculinity
• affinity
• divinity
• infinity
• salinity
• vicinity
• virginity

Medical Definition

femininity

noun

fem·​i·​nin·​i·​ty ˌfem-ə-ˈnin-ət-ē 

plural femininities

: the quality or nature of the female sex