Effeminate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛmənət/

Definitions of effeminate

adjective having characteristics traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy and prettiness

Example Sentences

A1 He has an effeminate voice.

A2 She was teased for her effeminate mannerisms.

B1 The actor portrayed the character as effeminate in the movie.

B2 Some people mistakenly associate effeminate behavior with weakness.

C1 The fashion designer's style is often described as effeminate yet bold.

C2 Despite his effeminate appearance, he was a skilled martial artist.

Examples of effeminate in a Sentence

formal The man was often criticized for his effeminate mannerisms in the workplace.

informal Some people mistakenly assume that a man who is effeminate must be gay.

slang He was teased in school for being effeminate and was called names.

figurative The delicate lace curtains gave the room an effeminate touch.

Grammatical Forms of effeminate

• past tense: effeminated
• plural: effeminates
• comparative: more effeminate
• superlative: most effeminate
• present tense: effeminates
• future tense: will effeminate
• perfect tense: has effeminated
• continuous tense: is effeminating
• singular: effeminate
• positive degree: effeminate
• infinitive: to effeminate
• gerund: effeminating
• participle: effeminating

Origin and Evolution of effeminate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'effeminate' originated from the Latin word 'effeminatus', which means 'womanish' or 'unmanly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'effeminate' has evolved to carry a negative connotation, often used to describe men who are perceived as weak, timid, or overly feminine in their behavior or appearance.