Synonyms of feminine

feminine

adjective

ˈfe-mə-nən 

as in female

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women

a designer adding feminine touches to the collection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• female
• womanly
• womanish
• womanlike
• girlish
• effeminate
• unmanly
• ladylike
• sissy
• girlie
• epicene
• petticoat
• sissified
• ultrafeminine
• effete
• distaff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masculine
• unfeminine
• male
• manly
• boyish
• unwomanly
• virile
• tomboyish
• androgynous
• hoydenish
• mannish
• neuter
• manlike
• Amazonian
• butch
• macho
• hypermasculine
• hairy-chested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feminine

Decades later, the look found the perfect second act on Carpenter, whose own retro, ultra-feminine stage style made the archival moment feel almost tailor-made for her. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

These disparate elements don’t wholly cohere, but the film still prods at ideas about maternal inheritance, feminine power, and community. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Vocelle finds criticism that cat dads are seen as feminine, neurotic or less desirable as a relatively modern and unfounded affliction. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026