Femininity and Manliness

Femininity

Femininity noun - The set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of women.
Usage example: she managed to become a CEO without sacrificing her femininity
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Synonyms for Femininity

Manliness is an antonym for femininity.

Nearby Words: feminine, feminity, femininely

Manliness

Manliness noun - The set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men.
Usage example: studio executives wondered if the actor possessed the manliness expected in an action hero

Femininity is an antonym for manliness.

Nearby Words: man, manly, manhood

How words are described

true true femininity true manliness
delicate delicate femininity delicate manliness
inherent inherent femininity inherent manliness
traditional traditional femininity traditional manliness
Other adjectives: conventional, exaggerated, perceived, overall, over-the-top, stereotypical.
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