FEMININE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

feminine

adjective

ˈfe-mə-nən

Definition of feminine

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 hackneyed ruminations on feminine style are punctured by an image of violent female rage. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 The temple, the largest in Aurora, was crowded Sunday with thousands observing the first day of Navaratri, a nine-night celebration of Shakti -- the divine feminine energy believed to be foundational to all creation. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 If my partner’s former view of mattresses was distinctly masculine in origin, perhaps mine is uniquely feminine. — Jaklin Romine oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The crisp color palette and feminine detailing channeled the refined, preppy style of the era. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feminine

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female

Adjective

Roan also adds an new verse to the song, slightly changing the lyrics to reference a mediocre female suitor alongside Rodrigo’s original lines.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Roan recently performed at Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival in late August as part of an all-female lineup that featured Doechii, Rachel Chinouriri, Garbage, the Breeders and more.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of female

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