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Synonyms and Antonyms of effeminate

of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women
  • he had a high and somewhat effeminate voice
Synonyms of effeminate

effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, womanish
Words Related to effeminate

feminine, girlish, girlie (or girly), womanlike, womanly

old-maidish, overnice, prissy, spinsterish

dandyish, dudish, foppish, sappy

camp, campy

antimacho
Antonyms of effeminate

manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile

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