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Feminine: meaning, definitions and examples

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feminine

 

[ หˆfษ›mษ™nษชn ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

gender

Having qualities traditionally ascribed to women, such as sensitivity, nurturing, and gentleness.

Synonyms

graceful, ladylike, womanly

Examples of usage

  • She has a feminine charm that captivates everyone around her.
  • The dress has a feminine cut that accentuates her figure.
Context #2 | Noun

grammar

A gender that refers chiefly to females or objects classified as female.

Synonyms

female, girl, woman

Examples of usage

  • In French, the word 'table' is feminine.
  • The pronoun 'she' is feminine in English grammar.

Translations

Translations of the word "feminine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feminino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weiblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perempuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถั–ะฝะพั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผeล„ska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅณๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉminin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ femenino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุซูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพenskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพenskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅณๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพenski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvenkyns

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะนะตะปะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qadฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ femenino

Etymology

The word 'feminine' originated from the Latin word 'femininus', which means 'female'. In the English language, it has been used since the 14th century to describe qualities associated with women or the female gender. The concept of femininity has evolved over time, reflecting changing societal norms and perceptions of gender roles.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,830 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.