femininity

Also fe·min·i·ty

[fem-uh-nin-i-tee]

noun

1. the quality of being feminine; womanliness.

2. women collectively.

3. effeminacy.

femininity

/ ˌfɛmɪˈnɪnɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being feminine

2. womanhood

Other Word Forms

• hyperfemininity noun
• overfemininity noun
• superfemininity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of femininity¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, femininity is from the Middle English word femininite. See feminine, -ity

Example Sentences

With “Virgin,” she says, “I wanted to make a document of my femininity because I didn’t have it. And I thought once I made it, other people would be like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s me too.’”

From Los Angeles Times

They exuded femininity, but were a powerful statement of equality.

From BBC

For generations society has broadcast the message to black women that they are undesirable, unmarriable, lacking in femininity.

From Salon

She is the most followed rugby player - male or female - in the world, with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram thanks to content that celebrates her strength and femininity.

From BBC

She enjoys actively expressing her femininity and believes that playing rugby and enjoying style and beauty are not mutually exclusive.

From BBC

Related Words

• gentleness 
• womanhood