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

• feminity

Examples of femininity in a Sentence

national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

Recent Examples on the Web

Pearl earrings and tennis bracelets will inject some playful femininity into your office wardrobe, which, for better or worse, usually tends to lean masculine. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025

Elsewhere a fresh sense of femininity took shape as Prada offered a free and fluid way of dressing with unexpected silhouettes and pairings, while Fendi leaned into a youthful and playful energy through use of unexpected color and mixed fabrications. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

At Jil Sander, a blush pink style with sheer inserts was a instant crowd-pleaser, redefining modern femininity. —Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025

For hair, stylist Jaylin Seng says the look was all about sensuality and femininity, referencing Diana Ross and the designer, Kim Shui. —Essence, 19 Sep. 2025

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