feminine

adjective

ˈfe-mə-nən How to pronounce feminine (audio)
Definition of femininenext
as in female
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women a designer adding feminine touches to the collection

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Recent Examples of feminine The colors are widely understood to respectively represent masculine and feminine genders, which are usually assigned at birth, as well as persons who are agender (genderless or gender neutral), intersex, or in gender transition. — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 Instead, Brink and stylist Shiona Turini consistently blend masculine tailoring and feminine silhouettes to create looks worth emulating all autumn long. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 First championed on the spring 2026 runways at Chloé, Victoria Beckham, and Miu Miu, the sweet, ultra-feminine frock has since taken over street style. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The Elleven Linen Straight Maxi Skirt is the ultimate understated outfit foundation, designed with a straight, ankle-length silhouette and a flirty side slit designed to add a feminine flair to just about anything. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feminine
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female
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  • The government’s achievement caps a political transformation that has moved the Italian leader from outsider to establishment figure since becoming Italy’s first female prime minister in 2022.
    — Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The chance to honor her legacy made for a poignant coincidence for an evening devoted to female power, and a reminder that, however much has changed since Steinem first began shaking things up, there is still plenty to do.
    — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Feminine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feminine. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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