How to Use feminine in a Sentence

feminine

1 of 2 adjective
  • They've added some feminine touches to the decor.
  • The book examines the subject from a feminine perspective.
  • But if Neo-core is not your thing, there’s a feminine way to wear a leather trench.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The pale pink eyeshadow and the mauve lip are so feminine and soft.
    ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Even with pink chairs in the master bedroom, the room’s not too feminine!
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The curved shape is so suited to a feminine fall outfit.
    Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Style it over your sweaters and jeans for the office or over a pretty feminine dress.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Not to say that men don’t have these traits as well, but don’t be afraid of using your feminine side.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
  • At the first stop on the Guts World Tour, fans added punk accents to feminine butterflies and bows.
    Callie Holtermann Molly Matalon, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, the soft, faux-fur lining at the top adds a feminine, fashionable touch.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
  • For a brief, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, we’re shown what looks to be a feminine hero rising into the sky with a very large gun.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 11 June 2023
  • Bonus: The bottle is just as timelessly feminine as the scent.
    April Benshosan, womenshealthmag.com, 4 June 2023
  • And that’s what Lou and Jackie’s love is rooted in: a new feminine power.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
  • The lacy top gives off feminine vibes, while the loose-fitting skirt will keep you comfortable throughout the whole day.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Sometimes that's soft and feminine, and sometimes that's va va voom.
    Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The body slightly tapers giving a feminine shape with plenty of room to move.
    Vanessa Powell, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Yes, the material is made entirely of polyester, but the lace inserts on the front give it a feminine touch.
    Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Kylie Jenner is putting a frilly, feminine spin on her summer wardrobe.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023
  • This one has feminine tucks, a bow on the faux leather upper, and a padded insole for cushioning and support.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Although the change was less marked for women, a shift in feminine style was also notable.
    Ana María Velasco, Premium, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Strong southern women are allowed to be soft and feminine and have a sense of humor.
    Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Key notes of pink pepper, jasmine, and amber patchouli give you a spicy yet feminine fragrance in one.
    Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Growing up my tiny-sized feminine mom bought clothes for me that didn’t work for my plus-size body or my masculine tastes.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 July 2023
  • Now, Monae’s style has noticeably changed, and showcases a more feminine and free side of the artist.
    Shanetta McDonald, refinery29.com, 20 July 2023
  • The design duo Best and Tela D’Amore were able to blend streetwear and masculine and feminine energies into the fabric of their clothes.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
  • If anyone can help a nerdy, awkward middle school kid with a heart of gold find her feminine force, the amazing Newton can.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
  • This piece not only pays homage to the playful, feminine styles of the past but also offers a timeless addition to your wardrobe.
    Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The matte frames are sleek and add a bit of polished contrast to my overall very feminine personal style.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The sweetheart neckline, slim waistline, and ruffle hem all add a feminine touch to this lightweight and breezy sundress.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Vanessa Hudgens and Florence Pugh added a little black bow to their up-do for a feminine appeal.
    ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023
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feminine

2 of 2 noun
  • And is that a new, fresh way to show something else about the feminine?
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2020
  • The idea of the masculine and the feminine: Like, what is masculine?
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2021
  • What the poet called the eternal feminine spurs on the composer.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Pair them with a feminine, frilly collar for a look that feels modern.
    Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 25 Sep. 2020
  • Take a spin in this feminine, floral belted dress and watch the compliments roll in.
    Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 16 Mar. 2022
  • We are inspired by how the divine feminine shows up in nature.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Apr. 2021
  • One of Houston's hottest moms is keeping it comfy and feminine for the summer months.
    Shelby Stewart, Chron, 11 June 2021
  • This simple white or cream quilt features a pretty pattern that ties back to the trend's feminine.
    Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2021
  • The dress featured floral and bird embroidery on the front and on the sleeves, giving it an elegant feminine vibe.
    Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 28 Nov. 2018
  • Sara’s father essentially asks her to, like, use her feminine wiles to get cash and break him out of the hospital.
    Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 19 May 2021
  • This is a powerful study of the Virgin Mary — the textual fragments, icons, and relics that constructed our ideas of her and of the feminine, from the Gospels to today.
    The Week Staff, The Week, 17 Jan. 2022
  • The feminine smocking along the straps and midline of this Claudette dress by Saylor give a romantic feel to this gorgeous midi dress.
    Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021
  • His appeal for wisdom was an appeal to the divine feminine.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
  • What could be more fun-yet-feminine than a dainty collar of pink sapphires to wear everyday?
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022
  • There is a tidal wave of interest in this divine feminine among Latter-day Saints, observers say.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 May 2021
  • Busy Co, a conscious beauty brand, offers a variety of wipes for the body, face and hands, as well as feminine and body deodorant wipes.
    Meimei Fox, Forbes, 27 May 2021
  • Thinking of an alien goddess and bringing that cosmic perspective to the divine feminine is the perfect mix.
    Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 July 2022
  • As a fan of feminine, flowery scents, Flor de Virgen is easily my favorite.
    Jihan Forbes, Allure, 2 Mar. 2021
  • According to the nice girl from Florida in the video, to embody the divine feminine is to be led by intuition and creativity.
    Annie Lord, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Most people rated an ackie and gricker as small, an ambous as round, an axittic and cruckwic as sharp and a heonia as feminine.
    David Adam, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2021
  • The garments themselves tell a story of celebrating the sacristy of women and embracing the divine feminine that is.
    Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Amid the mystery, there has been an explosion of Latter-day Saint works about the divine feminine, celebrating her in poetry, song and art.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Her navy blue coat took cues from traditional suiting and featured a double breasted, peak-lapel finish, which was a boyish foil to her feminine flared trousers.
    Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2018
  • Byer voices Pauline, a bear with perfect fur and perfect nails who uses her feminine wiles to seduce Brenda’s husband.
    oregonlive, 3 May 2021
  • The word presidentessa, which adds the suffix -essa, used for the feminine of other types of nouns, appears occasionally, but is used for comedic effect—for instance, to speak about the wife of a president.
    Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 27 Oct. 2022
  • But each dress bears her unique combination of sweet without saccharine and feminine without fluff.
    The Week, 26 Feb. 2018
  • The juxtaposition of the two styles, one masculine, and the other feminine, perfectly defines how the modern woman wants to dress today: chicly and smartly.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Instagram is overgrown with images of women loping naked through the woods and giving birth in living rooms, tagged #wildwoman or #witch or #laloba, the Spanish feminine for wolf.
    Amanda Hess, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2019
  • There is no better example of that desire for balancing the sacred feminine with the masculine than at the Women’s Panel at La Kalada social club.
    Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The inherent risk of trusting a romantic prospect has long been a feminine (and feminist) pop-cultural concern.
    Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2021

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