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
Ladylike and effeminate are semantically related in quality topic. In some cases you can use "Ladylike" instead an adjective "Effeminate", when it comes to topics like feminine, endowed with womanly qualities.
Nearby Word: effeminacy
Ladylike
Ladylike adjective - Befitting a woman of good breeding.
Effeminate and ladylike are semantically related in quality topic. You can use "Effeminate" instead an adjective "Ladylike", if it concerns topics such as feminine, endowed with womanly qualities.
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Related pairs
- sensitive and effeminate
- sensitive and ladylike
- tender and effeminate
- tender and ladylike
- female and effeminate
- female and ladylike
- gentle and effeminate
- gentle and ladylike
- dainty and effeminate
- dainty and ladylike
- soft and effeminate
- soft and ladylike
- particular and effeminate
- particular and ladylike
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