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
Queer and effeminate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Queer" instead a noun "Effeminate".
Nearby Word: effeminacy
Queer
Queer noun - Offensive term for an openly homosexual man.
Effeminate and queer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effeminate" instead a noun "Queer".
Nearby Words: queered, queering
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His color scheme is made up of typically "feminine" colors, he has a somewhat effeminate voice, and at his house a magazine titled "Queer Gear" can be seen.
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