feminity

noun

fe·​min·​i·​ty fe-ˈmi-nə-tē How to pronounce feminity (audio)
fə-

Examples of feminity in a Sentence

a gentle feminity that calmed the patients
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023 In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 For makeup, Campbell emphasized the romanticism and feminity of her gown with long eyelashes and a pink lip. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 23 May 2022 Aliétte, the brainchild of mega-stylist to the stars Jason Rembert, has come to be known for its refined sensibility, sophisticated feminity, and effortless modern take on eveningwear. Essence, 21 Jan. 2020 Christian Dior created the New Look, a romantic vision of feminity and grace and her sister has never ceased to be a source of inspiration for him, until his sudden death in 1957. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021 After coming out as trans eight years ago, Sophia Hernandez is candid on Instagram about how beauty — mullet and all — brings her gender euphoria and helps her define feminity on her own terms. Devon Abelman, Allure, 8 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of feminity was in the 15th century

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“Feminity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminity. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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