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Definition of femininity

femininity

/ˌfɛm.əˈnɪn.ə.ti/
fem · i · nin · i · ty
Adverb:femininely
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Plural:femininities
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Adjective:feminine
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femininity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The set of qualities, attributes, or behaviors traditionally associated with women and girls.

Example

"The novel explores how cultural expectations of femininity have evolved over the past century."

2

Women collectively; womankind.

Example

"The fashion magazine has long marketed itself as a celebration of modern femininity."

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• Rhymes for femininity

• Nearby Words

feminine
femininely
feminineness
femininity
feminism
feminist
feminization

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French femininite, derived from Latin femininus ('feminine'), from femina ('woman').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Femininity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/femininity
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