feminine — having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with women
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with women
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfemənɪn/
Example Sentences
- His feminine side emerged when he started collecting vintage teacups
- The room had a feminine atmosphere with soft colors and floral patterns
- She embraced both her masculine and feminine traits
feminine
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfemənɪn/]
having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with women
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'femina' (woman), a term used since ancient Roman times to denote the female sex. The suffix '-ine' was added to form an adjective meaning 'having the qualities or characteristics of a woman'.
Breakdown
femina (woman) + -ine (having the quality or nature of; feminine adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His feminine side emerged when he started collecting vintage teacups”
“The room had a feminine atmosphere with soft colors and floral patterns”
“She embraced both her masculine and feminine traits”
“The pink unicorn was too feminine for his taste, so he chose the blue dragon instead”
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