femininity
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for femininity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The qualities or characteristics regarded as typical of women.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Comes from Middle English femynynytee, femyninytee, variants of femynyte (whose archaic Modern English form is feminity); equivalent to feminine plus -ity.
Full origin of femininity →Frequently asked questions
What does “femininity” mean?
The word “femininity” means the qualities or characteristics regarded as typical of women. In plain terms, the overall quality of being feminine — the abstract noun form of "feminine.".
How do you pronounce “femininity”?
“Femininity” is pronounced feh-mih-NIH-nih-tee (/fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “femininity” in a sentence?
Here is “femininity” used in a sentence: “The ad campaign was criticized for its narrow view of femininity.”
What part of speech is “femininity”?
“Femininity” is a noun.
