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

Because of body composition, some notes that could be considered feminine like large waxy florals, or masculine like tobacco can come across completely differently depending on the person. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

The company's baby, feminine and family care segment and its beauty business both reported volume growth of more than 2%. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Their banter with each other before singing, not to mention their duet itself, embraced the liveliness and feminine feminist-ness of that song. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Designers like Chloé and Bottega Veneta have used the earthy color as a way to contrast sexy silhouettes or ground feminine pieces. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026