feminine
adjective
fem·i·nine
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Definition of feminine
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: characteristic of or appropriate or unique to women
feminine beauty a feminine perspective
3
: of, relating to, or constituting the gender that ordinarily includes most words or grammatical forms referring to females
a feminine noun
4a
: being an unstressed and usually additional final syllable after the final complete foot in a line of verse
a feminine ending
b
of rhyme
: having an unstressed final syllable
c
: having the final chord occurring on a weak beat
music in feminine cadences
feminine
nounDefinition of feminine (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: a noun, pronoun, adjective, or inflectional form or class of the feminine gender
b
: the feminine gender
2
: the embodiment or conception of a timeless or idealized feminine nature
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Other Words from feminine
Adjective
femininely
adverb
feminineness
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Synonyms & Antonyms for feminine
Synonyms: Adjective
female, womanish, womanlike, womanly
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of feminine in a Sentence
Adjective
The book examines the subject from a feminine perspective. They've added some feminine touches to the decor. The feminine form of the Spanish adjective “lindo” is “linda.”Noun
The feminine of the Spanish adjective “lindo” is “linda.”
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The baby shower is, traditionally, a feminine space. — Carina Chocano, New York Times, "When Gender Reveal Videos Go Spectacularly, Cathartically Wrong," 1 Aug. 2019 Not far behind him — if only for their shared discus-like black ears and prominent widow’s peak — was Minnie, who was rendered feminine by her billowing bow, her whisker-length eyelashes, her kitten heels and, of course, her unmistakable voice. — Emily Langer, The Denver Post, "Russi Taylor dies: “Simpsons” staple and voice of Disney’s Minnie Mouse was 75," 29 July 2019 All my work is really about humans searching for some divine feminine, asking these questions about God and looking for meaning. — Rachel Yang, EW.com, "Red Sonja director Jill Soloway likens film to Deadpool, The Dark Knight," 28 July 2019 The relaxing music, sound effects and smooth feminine voice add to the game’s immersion. — Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, "Own a ‘smart speaker’? Your voice also transforms it into a fun gaming platform," 28 July 2019 Extending our clothing size range is a tribute to women, to feminine body shapes and to beauty in its entirety. — Los Angeles Times, "Dolce & Gabbana extends offerings to include sizes 14 to 18," 25 July 2019 The feminine form emerges again and again as an abstract symbol in both paintings and sculptures. — Darryl Ratcliff, Dallas News, "Latina artists in Dallas showcase 'were told ‘no,’ and they triumphed anyway’," 25 July 2019 The magazine’s story accompanying the cover on the transgender tipping point had her describing her childhood in Mobile, Ala., growing up bullied and harassed for presenting as feminine. — Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Orange Is the New Black’ leaves legacy for women of color," 10 July 2019 The unsubtle phallic joke ricochets around tropes of corrosive masculinity and feminine empowerment, establishing a leitmotif in the artist’s career. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Sarah Lucas show at the Hammer Museum is naked but definitely not afraid," 17 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The dress featured floral and bird embroidery on the front and on the sleeves, giving it an elegant feminine vibe. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Queen Letizia's Pretty ASOS Pink Dress Is Only $119 and Still Available to Shop," 28 Nov. 2018 The dragon of chaos differentiates on the one hand into the feminine, that’s the unknown, and the feminine differentiates further into the negative feminine and the positive feminine. — Laurie Penny, Longreads, "Peterson’s Complaint," 12 July 2018 The dress featured floral and bird embroidery on the front and on the sleeves, giving it an elegant feminine vibe. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Queen Letizia's Pretty ASOS Pink Dress Is Only $119 and Still Available to Shop," 28 Nov. 2018 Her navy blue coat took cues from traditional suiting and featured a double breasted, peak-lapel finish, which was a boyish foil to her feminine flared trousers. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Victoria Beckham’s Rainy Day Uniform is Plucked Straight From Her Fall 2018 Runway Show," 11 Feb. 2018 At the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday (May 7), award-winning actress and musician Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet in her usual feminine yet edgy style. — Braudie Blais-billie, Billboard, "The Effortless Cool Behind Hailee Steinfeld's MTV Movie & TV Awards Lavender Minidress: Exclusive," 7 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'feminine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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feminine
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of feminine
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or suited to women or girls
grammar, in some languages
: of or belonging to the class of words (called a gender) that ordinarily includes most of the words referring to females
feminine
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of feminine (Entry 2 of 2)
grammar, in some languages
: a word or form of the feminine gender
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feminine
adjective
fem·i·nine
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Kids Definition of feminine
1
: of the female sex
2
: characteristic of or relating to women
a feminine style