Synonyms of feminine

feminine

adjective

ˈfe-mə-nən 

as in female

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women

a designer adding feminine touches to the collection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• female
• womanly
• womanish
• girly
• womanlike
• girlish
• effeminate
• unmanly
• ladylike
• sissy
• girlie
• epicene
• petticoat
• sissified
• ultrafeminine
• effete
• distaff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masculine
• unfeminine
• male
• manly
• boyish
• unwomanly
• virile
• tomboyish
• androgynous
• hoydenish
• mannish
• neuter
• manlike
• Amazonian
• butch
• macho
• hypermasculine
• hairy-chested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feminine

On a corner of Post Street in downtown San Jose, a small shop brightly colored with pink and orange walls displays feminine drawings, candles shaped like cakes and trinkets. —Autumn Alvarez, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025

Out of all the body types, the hourglass shape is considered the ideal type because of the feminine proportions of an hourglass, in which the bust and hips are wider than the waist. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025

Smocked detailing in the back and adjustable straps ensure a comfortable, custom fit, while soft ruffles and an A-line shape add feminine flair. —Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025

The pastel and feminine look reflected the ethereal and pale-toned runway moments. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025