as in feminine
of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women
he had a high and somewhat effeminate voice
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Recent Examples of effeminate
So in a move that no one had approved, Wayans put on an effeminate voice for the character in hopes Executive Producer Lorne Michaels would be angry.
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Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
In both sketches, Keaton plays an effeminate man who doesn’t quite understand the assignment.
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Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
20 Oct. 2024
She’d been bullied by kids in grade school and subjected to physical harm for being a boy who was, in their judgment, too effeminate.
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Jon Freeman,
Rolling Stone,
8 Dec. 2022
American culture was brilliantly exposed — and neutered — through an effeminate homosexual artist’s application of drag.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 July 2022
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Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
In both sketches, Keaton plays an effeminate man who doesn’t quite understand the assignment.
—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
20 Oct. 2024
She’d been bullied by kids in grade school and subjected to physical harm for being a boy who was, in their judgment, too effeminate.
—
Jon Freeman,
Rolling Stone,
8 Dec. 2022
American culture was brilliantly exposed — and neutered — through an effeminate homosexual artist’s application of drag.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effeminate
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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Super cute, feminine, and perfect for summer!
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.
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Clever rather than athletic; also unmanly.
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“Effeminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effeminate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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