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
Maternal and effeminate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maternal" instead an adjective "Effeminate".
Nearby Word: effeminacy
Maternal
Maternal adjective - Of, relating to, or characteristic of a mother.
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Synonyms for Maternal
Effeminate and maternal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effeminate" instead an adjective "Maternal".
Nearby Words: maternity, maternally
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- tender and effeminate
- tender and maternal
- female and effeminate
- female and maternal
- gentle and effeminate
- gentle and maternal
- feminine and effeminate
- feminine and maternal
- ladylike and effeminate
- ladylike and maternal
- womanly and effeminate
- womanly and maternal
- womanlike and effeminate
- womanlike and maternal
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