feminine
adjective (FEMALE) /ˈfem.ɪ.nɪn/Definition
C1 having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for a woman: With his long dark eyelashes, he looked almost feminine. The current style in evening wear is soft, romantic, and feminine. Her clothes are always very feminine. → Compare masculineGender-related attributesKinds of womenKinds of men femininity /ˌfem.əˈnɪn.ɪ.ti/
/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] usually approving › Long hair was traditionally regarded as a sign of femininity.Gender-related attributesKinds of womenKinds of men
/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] usually approving › Long hair was traditionally regarded as a sign of femininity.Gender-related attributesKinds of womenKinds of men(Definition of feminine adjective (FEMALE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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