effeminate
- (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.
- characterized by excessive softness, delicacy, self-indulgence, etc.: effeminate luxury.
- to make or become effeminate.
Origin of effeminate
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Contemporary Examples of effeminate
As played by Omundson, King Richard is effeminate, sincere, and ten times funnier than everyone else.
And did you know that effeminate men in the 18th-century were known as “mollies”?
According to the sushi chef, the second son is sickly and perceived to be too effeminate to lead the country.
It is easy for the militias to score points by attacking groups that are universally disliked, like effeminate men, Long notes.
Historical Examples of effeminate
I would say,” answered Charmidas, “that he was a mean-spirited, effeminate fellow.
"Effeminate,—very," muttered the old lady, as she wiped her spectacles.
BarringtonCharles James Lever
The chief gods of Sidon and Tyre have nothing luxurious or effeminate about them.
History of ReligionAllan Menzies
The soft "r" and the hard "a" were taken as proofs of effeminate hypocrisy.
In a Little TownRupert Hughes
They are very idle, gay and effeminate, and I fear that they will lead you astray.
The Indian Fairy BookCornelius Mathews
effeminate
- (of a man or boy) displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; not manly
- lacking firmness or vigouran effeminate piece of writing