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feminine

 
/ˈfem·ə·nən/ adj (FEMALE)

Definition

having qualities traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman: Even with the tailored look of a suit, sometimes I like to have something that’s just a little feminine. femininity
 
/ˌfem·əˈnɪn·ət̬·i/ n [U]
Long hair has traditionally been regarded as a sign of femininity.
(Definition of feminine adj (FEMALE) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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