androgynous

adjective

an-ˈdrä-jə-nəs How to pronounce androgynous (audio)
Definition of androgynousnext
as in genderless
suitable to or for either sex the androgynous hairdos favored by the hip an actor whose androgynous looks are at the heart of his appeal

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Recent Examples of androgynous Tall and exceedingly slender, she was dressed in a faintly androgynous way. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 His overall effect became more androgynous, whether in or out of women’s clothing. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 Her healing journey involves dating a 20-something trans man (Theo Germaine) and confronting SNL alum Julia Sweeney, whose androgynous character Pat bears a humiliating resemblance to Abby. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 This androgynous look was paired with Louboutin pumps and glittering Bulgari jewels. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for androgynous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for androgynous
  1. genderless
  2. unisexual
  3. ambisexual
Adjective
  • While maintaining a genderless approach, the fragrance collection will evolve to pay tribute to female personalities that marked Milan’s history, teased Cantù.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Noyz Milk parfums need to be experienced personally to fully appreciate the luxurious complexity, creamy skin feel, and long-lasting, genderless scent.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of genderless
Adjective
  • These disadvantages predict that unisexual species should go extinct within at most 100,000 generations.
    — Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This provides both benefits and pitfalls for the less-mobile unisexual females.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017
Definition of unisexual
Adjective
  • Ferris delivers that speech in the shower while wearing a punk’s shampoo Mohawk, then an ambisexual head turban.
    — Armond White, National Review, 4 Aug. 2021
Definition of ambisexual

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