female Synonyms
Another word for female
• adjective (Context 1)
Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes.
"The maternal lion does the majority of the hunting for the pride."
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to, characteristic of, or composed of women or girls.
"The university reported a record number of feminine students enrolling in engineering programs this year."
• noun (Context 3)
A female person; a woman or girl.
"The clinical study tracked cardiovascular health outcomes in males and females over a ten-year period."
• adjective (Context 4)
Of a plant or flower: having a pistil or carpel capable of being fertilized and bearing fruit, and lacking functional stamens.
"Only the pistillate holly plants produce the bright red berries seen in winter."
Opposites of female
The opposite of female shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: