feminiininen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- effeminate adj Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.
- feminine adj Having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.
Senses
feminiininen is used for these senses in English:
- effeminate (often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
- feminine Belonging to females; typically used by females.
- feminine Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.
- feminine (grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the female grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.
- feminine (grammar) The feminine gender.
feminine — full definition
- adj Having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.
- adj Relating to women or the female sex.
- adj In grammar, belonging to the gender category that includes words for female beings in languages that mark gender.
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