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EFFEMINACY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word effeminacy. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word effeminacy. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EFFEMINACY

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softness
nounn
noun

• the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

• poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

• the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

• a state of declining economic condition

• a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

• a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

• a disposition to be lenient in judging others

delicacy
nounn
noun

• the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

• something considered choice to eat

• refined taste; tact

• slenderness

• lack of physical strength

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

• lightness in movement or manner

femininity
nounn
noun

• the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women

frailty
nounn
noun

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

• moral weakness

gentleness
nounn
noun

• the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

weakness
nounn
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

effeminateness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

sissiness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

unmanliness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

womanishness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

Best Hypernyms For EFFEMINACY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for effeminacy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
femininity muliebrity

Alternatives for SOFTNESS

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