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.—
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Social expectations for wives likewise filled the pages of novels like The Coquette (1797) and Pamela (1740) which extolled the virtues of white femininity.
—TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Bow was not only a film icon, but also an inspiration to young women who wanted to challenge narrow ideas of femininity that were widespread in the 1920s.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Tenderness reigned supreme; women were encouraged to embrace their femininity and sensitivity.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
The delicate, lace-like pattern adorning the entirety of the sweater adds a touch of femininity to any outfit, while the fuzzy texture will feel gentle against the skin — even after a full day of wearing it.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The look also called for a shorter hemline, which had previously been permissible only for young girls who could not yet embrace their femininity via fashion.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Combining traditionally feminine motifs like frills and flowers with nods to the gym, the collection seems to poke fun at the idea that femininity and strength could ever be seen as opposing forces.
—Evan Nicole Brown, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The Elise Nap Dress $228 Hill House Founded by Nell Diamond, Hill House's Nap Dresses have achieved a type of cult status that money can't buy thanks to their breezy femininity, ease, and versatility.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
My goal was to bring modernity, contemporaneity, desire, femininity and lightness to fabrics and graphics.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Bow was not only a film icon, but also an inspiration to young women who wanted to challenge narrow ideas of femininity that were widespread in the 1920s.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Tenderness reigned supreme; women were encouraged to embrace their femininity and sensitivity.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
The delicate, lace-like pattern adorning the entirety of the sweater adds a touch of femininity to any outfit, while the fuzzy texture will feel gentle against the skin — even after a full day of wearing it.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
The look also called for a shorter hemline, which had previously been permissible only for young girls who could not yet embrace their femininity via fashion.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Combining traditionally feminine motifs like frills and flowers with nods to the gym, the collection seems to poke fun at the idea that femininity and strength could ever be seen as opposing forces.
—Evan Nicole Brown, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The Elise Nap Dress $228 Hill House Founded by Nell Diamond, Hill House's Nap Dresses have achieved a type of cult status that money can't buy thanks to their breezy femininity, ease, and versatility.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
My goal was to bring modernity, contemporaneity, desire, femininity and lightness to fabrics and graphics.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
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femininity
noun
fem·i·nin·i·ty
ˌfem-ə-ˈnin-ət-ē
plural femininities
: the quality or nature of the female sex
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