femininity

noun
UK: /ˌfem.ɪˈnɪn.ə.ti/
US: /ˌfem.əˈnɪn.ə.t̬i/

  1. The quality of being female; the characteristics associated with women.

    1. Her femininity shone through her gentle nature.
    2. The film explores the complex interplay between femininity and power.

  2. Qualities or attributes generally associated with women.

    1. She embraced her femininity with confidence and grace.
    2. Traditional notions of femininity often emphasize nurturing and emotional expression.

Synonyms

womanhood womanliness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "femininity" in English means: The quality of being female; the characteristics associated with women., Qualities or attributes generally associated with women..

The phonetic transcription of "femininity" is /ˌfem.ɪˈnɪn.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌfem.əˈnɪn.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "femininity": womanhood, womanliness.

Example usage of "femininity": "Her femininity shone through her gentle nature.". More examples on the page.