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

As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024

The brand defined femininity with barely covered supermodels in catalogs and campaigns as well as on its annual catwalk. —Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024

Every sketch is crafted with a deep consideration of silhouettes and details that empower women with grace and femininity. —Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

As demonstrated on the runways, skirts and polo shirts give off an edgy femininity. —Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Sep. 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