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
• muliebrity
• womanhood
• womanishness
• womanliness

Examples of femininity in a Sentence

national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

Recent Examples on the Web

Maybe Pink Isn’t The Problem—The Husband Is Traditionally, pink has been a symbol of femininity, which can be a turn-off. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

There’s also a real celebration of femininity throughout. —Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 9 May 2025

Stylish accents, like a braided upper with textured detailing, add a touch of femininity, while the modest 3-inch heel provides a little bit of height without straining your ankles. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025

The delicate buttons that line the sleeves and front of the dress lend the look a femininity, while the pinstripe pattern evokes the zoot suit styles of the Harlem Renaissance. 04 of 20 Jeremy O. Harris The concept of dandyism dates back to the 18th century and the dandification of Black servants. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 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