Sekirov Dictionary

effeminate

/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

adjective2

  1. (offensive) Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
  2. (no longer used) Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

noun1

  1. An effeminate person.
effeminate
/ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/

verb2

  1. To become womanly.
  2. (no longer used) To make womanly; to unman.
forms

effeminated · effeminating · effeminates · more effeminate · most effeminate

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