FEMININE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

feminine

adjective

ˈfe-mə-nən

Definition of feminine

as in female

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women a designer adding feminine touches to the collection

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Recent Examples of feminine The scent, built around the traditionally feminine note of vanilla, was created by DSM-Firmenich master perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Alberto Morillas. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 Whether that means a grass-grazing train, a full and feminine skirt, or an easy breezy sheath, there’s a backyard wedding dress sure to suit your style. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 There's a balance between delicate satin, feminine lace and midweight cashmere, thoughtfully combined for interest. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 For a more feminine take, embrace a cool free-spirited beauty. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feminine

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female

Adjective

The speaker didn’t take disciplinary action against Benton until this year when a female lobbyist said she was harassed by him at a River North bar in January, the Tribune reported.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Regardless of their number of risk factors, female participants without dementia lived longer than male participants, and white participants tended to spend more years without dementia than Black participants.

— Kathleen Felton, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of female

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