Epicene and Mannish

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Epicene adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women.

Usage example: an ancient statue of a young man of graceful, epicene beauty

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Mannish is an antonym for epicene.

Mannish adjective - Of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men.

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Epicene is an antonym for mannish.

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Mannish and Epicene. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/epicene/mannish

Epicene & Mannish. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/epicene/mannish>.

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