Feminine
/ˈfɛmɪnɪn/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving or associated with qualities traditionally considered typical of women or girls.
/ˈfɛmɪnɪn/
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women or girls.
The dress had a feminine shape.
💡 Simply: Imagine a dress with a flowing skirt, or a person who is kind and nurturing. That's feminine! It's about being graceful, gentle, and expressing yourself in a way that shows those qualities.
👶 For kids: Like a girl! Things that look and act like girls are feminine.
More Examples
Her feminine charm was captivating.
The artist used a feminine style with soft colors.
How It's Used
"She chose a dress with a feminine silhouette."
"His gentle nature and nurturing instincts were considered feminine."
"The artist employed soft colors to create a feminine atmosphere."
Qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women; the female sex.
/ˈfɛmɪnɪn/
Qualities or characteristics associated with women.
She embodied the very essence of the feminine.
💡 Simply: It's about the collection of traits we think of as being 'womanly'. This can include things like being kind, nurturing, and having a certain style or grace.
👶 For kids: It's like the stuff that makes a girl a girl.
More Examples
The artist captured the subtle beauty of the feminine.
The fashion show celebrated the power and beauty of the feminine.
How It's Used
"The concept of the feminine in art and literature has been explored for centuries."
"The emphasis was on the feminine rather than the masculine."
From French *féminin* (feminine), from Latin *femininus* ('female, feminine'), from *femina* ('woman, female').
The word has been used since the 14th century, evolving from its Latin origin, to describe qualities associated with women.
Memory tip
Think of a woman, her traits.