Effeminize

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛməˌnaɪz/

Definitions of effeminize

verb to make or become more effeminate in character or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe that wearing pink effeminizes men.

A2 The media often portrays certain behaviors as effeminizing.

B1 Society's expectations can effeminize individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms.

B2 The pressure to conform to societal standards can lead to the effeminization of individuals.

C1 Gender stereotypes can play a role in the effeminization of men who do not fit traditional masculine ideals.

C2 Effeminization is a complex social construct that can have harmful effects on individuals' self-esteem and identity.

Examples of effeminize in a Sentence

formal The society's expectation of masculinity often leads to efforts to effeminize men who do not conform to traditional gender norms.

informal Some people believe that wearing pink will effeminize a man, but in reality, it's just a color.

slang Don't let anyone tell you that showing emotions will effeminize you - it's important to be true to yourself.

figurative The artist used soft pastel colors to effeminize the painting, giving it a delicate and gentle feel.

Grammatical Forms of effeminize

past tense

effeminized

plural

effeminizes

comparative

more effeminized

superlative

most effeminized

present tense

effeminizes

future tense

will effeminize

perfect tense

has effeminized

continuous tense

is effeminizing

singular

effeminize

positive degree

effeminize

infinitive

to effeminize

gerund

effeminizing

participle

effeminized

Origin and Evolution of effeminize

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'effeminize' originated from the Latin word 'effeminare', which means to make feminine or womanly.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of making someone or something more feminine, the word 'effeminize' has evolved to also include connotations of weakness or lack of masculinity in modern usage.