femininity

noun

fem·​i·​nin·​i·​ty ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē 

1

: the quality or nature of the female sex : the quality, state, or degree of being feminine or womanly

challenging traditional notions about femininity and masculinity

… the women were visions of powerful femininity.

—Alan Shipnuck

2

: woman, womankind

… he was now to contrast her sharply with the best of what the Old World had to offer in the matter of femininity …

—Theodore Dreiser

Synonyms

• feminity
• muliebrity
• womanhood
• womanishness
• womanliness

Examples of femininity in a Sentence

national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

Recent Examples on the Web

With the same soft sheepskin lining as the classic boot and a water-resistant outsole, these keep your feet cozy while adding a touch of femininity and style to your overall travel outfit. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024

Here, freesia and rose accord are accentuated by jasmine, orange blossom, and patchouli oil for a fresh, yet flirty take on modern femininity. —Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024

Hollington distilled this emblem of divine femininity into an image of legs clad in fishnets and pointy stilettos. —Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Each design reflects timeless beauty and modern femininity, empowering women to embrace their confidence and grace on every occasion. —Emily Mercer, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing femininity

• hyper-femininity

Medical Definition

femininity

noun

fem·​i·​nin·​i·​ty ˌfem-ə-ˈnin-ət-ē 

plural femininities

: the quality or nature of the female sex