Associations to the word «Effeminate»
Noun
- Homosexual
- Stereotype
- Homosexuality
- Slang
- Delicacy
- Fondness
- Luxury
- Attire
- Caricature
- Valour
- Manhood
- Curl
- Sexuality
- Gladiator
- Cicero
- Courtier
- Degenerate
- Dress
- Prostitute
- Gay
- Tunic
- Behaviour
- Habit
- Gender
- Tyrant
- Looking
- Fancy
- Englishman
- Romantic
- Trait
- Courage
- Complexion
- Youngster
- Male
- Sex
- Manner
- Contempt
- Noble
- Drag
- Villain
- Temperament
- Indignation
- Hair
- Clothing
- Pleasure
- Mankind
- Costume
- Endeavor
- Beard
- Weakness
- Fashion
- Endeavour
- Ease
- Spaniard
- Wearing
- Character
- Behavior
- Man
- Boy
- Delight
Adjective
Wiktionary
EFFEMINATE, adjective. (often derogatory) (of a man or boy) Having behaviour or mannerisms considered unmasculine or typical of a woman or girl; feminine.
EFFEMINATE, adjective. (obsolete) womanly; tender
EFFEMINATE, verb. (archaic) To make womanly; to unman.
Dictionary definition
EFFEMINATE, adjective. Having unsuitable feminine qualities.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.