Feminine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈfe-mə-nən/ fem·i·nine

Meaning & Definition of Feminine

Feminine (adjective)

  1. considered to be characteristic of women, marked by or having qualities, features, etc. traditionally associated with women
  2. of, relating to, or being a woman or girl; also, of, relating to, or intended for women or girls
  3. of or relating to feminine hygiene

Feminine (noun)

  1. a noun, pronoun, adjective, or inflectional form or class of the feminine gender
  2. the feminine gender
  3. the embodiment or conception of an idealized feminine nature

Feminine (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women

    "a designer adding feminine touches to the collection"

    similar: female, womanish, womanlike, womanly
    related: girlie, girlish, effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine
    opposite: unfeminine, unwomanly
    near: boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Feminine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Feminine:

female, womanish, womanlike, womanly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Feminine

Words with the opposite meaning of Feminine:

unfeminine, unwomanly

Related Words for Feminine

girlie, girlish, effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine

Near Antonyms of Feminine

boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho

Word Forms of Feminine

Inflections: feminines

Derived words: femininely (adverb), feminineness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Feminine

Middle English, from Anglo-French feminin, from Latin femininus, from femina woman; akin to Old English delu nipple, Latin filius son, felix, fetus, & fecundus fruitful, felare to suck, Greek thēlē nipple

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Feminine

feminine hygiene, anti-feminine, hyperfeminine, woman's/feminine touch

Frequently Asked Questions about Feminine

What does "Feminine" mean?

"Feminine" means considered to be characteristic of women, marked by or having qualities, features, etc. traditionally associated with women. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: considered to be characteristic of women, marked by or having qualities, features, etc. traditionally associated with women.

What is another word for "Feminine"?

Other words for "Feminine" include female, womanish, womanlike and womanly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Feminine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Feminine"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Feminine". Common alternatives include female, womanish, womanlike and womanly.

What is the opposite of "Feminine"?

Antonyms of "Feminine" include unfeminine and unwomanly. Near antonyms include boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish and male.

How do you use "Feminine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Feminine" in a sentence: "a designer adding feminine touches to the collection".

Is "Feminine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Feminine" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Feminine"?

"Feminine" is pronounced /ˈfe-mə-nən/ and divided into syllables as fem·i·nine.

What is the origin of the word "Feminine"?

"Feminine" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French feminin, from Latin femininus, from femina woman; akin to Old English delu nipple, Latin filius son, felix, fetus, & fecundus fruitful, felare to suck, Greek thēlē nipple. First known use: 14th century.