Femininity and Virility

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

Virility is an antonym for femininity.

Nearby Words: feminine, feminity, femininely

Virility

Virility noun - The set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men.
Usage example: many cultures value virility as a sign of power

Femininity is an antonym for virility.

Nearby Word: virile
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Virility and Femininity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/femininity/virility
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