Effeminate and Pretentious

Effeminate

Effeminate adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women.
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Pretentious and effeminate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretentious" instead an adjective "Effeminate".

Nearby Word: effeminacy

Pretentious

Pretentious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.

Effeminate and pretentious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effeminate" instead an adjective "Pretentious".

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Scary Black Man: Moseby is his own proprietary brand: a short, fussy, pretentious, effeminate milquetoast who nonetheless instills fear and trembling in his subordinates.
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