EFFEMINATE


Meaning of EFFEMINATE in English

adjective

lacking manly strength and purpose

a young man with extravagant and effeminate mannerisms

Synonyms: epicene, Miss-Nancyish, pansified, prissy, sissified, sissy, unmanly

Related Word: chichi, old-maidish, overnice, precious; foppish, sappy, silken

Antonyms: manly, masculine

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