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же́нственный — meaning in English

zhenstvennyy

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English meaning

feminine adj Having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.
womanly adj Considered typical of, or fitting for, a woman; feminine.

Senses

же́нственный is used for these senses in English:

feminine Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.
womanly Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.

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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

же́нский женский феминный же́нский род женский род ба́бий женоподо́бный