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

Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025

The retail push will help Sentaler celebrate its fall 2025-26 color of the year — Cherry Laquer, a deep, refined crimson that embodies passion, power and timeless femininity. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025

Some guests stunned in bespoke African gowns and bold prints, while others embodied classic sophistication with modern femininity. —Essence, 20 Oct. 2025

And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 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