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effeminate

UK/i'feminit/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Of a boy or man, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.

(男性)女人气的,柔弱的

n.

A person, especially a man, who is effeminate.

女人气的人

v.

To make or become womanly or unmasculine.

使变得女性化

Root Breakdown

Native English
effeminateother
=effeminate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Critics dismissed his movements as effeminate and unworthy of serious consideration.

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