Effeminate
Effeminate adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women.
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Synonyms for Effeminate
Genteel and effeminate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Genteel" instead an adjective "Effeminate".
Nearby Word: effeminacy
Genteel
Genteel adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Effeminate and genteel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effeminate" instead an adjective "Genteel".
Nearby Word: genteelly
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Related pairs
- precious and effeminate
- precious and genteel
- gentle and effeminate
- gentle and genteel
- nice and effeminate
- nice and genteel
- affected and effeminate
- affected and genteel
- artificial and effeminate
- artificial and genteel
- delicate and effeminate
- delicate and genteel
- pretentious and effeminate
- pretentious and genteel
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