Associations to the word «Effeminate»

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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras