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What is another word for Effeminated?

Pronunciation: [ɛfˈɛmɪnˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Effeminated is a word used to describe a man who has taken on qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women. While it is not a positive term, it is important to know some synonyms when describing someone who may display feminine traits. Some alternatives include emasculated, demasculinized, feminized, or softened. These terms may be used when discussing gender roles and expectations, and can help to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes and discrimination. It is important to note that there is nothing inherently wrong with displaying traits typically associated with a certain gender, and using these terms can perpetuate negative attitudes towards individuals who challenge traditional gender norms.
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What are the hypernyms for Effeminated?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Effeminated?

Effeminated means to make something or someone appear feminine or womanly. However, there are various antonyms for this term, which means to make something or someone look masculine or manly. Some suitable antonyms for effeminated are rugged, manly, virile, macho, unmanly, and tough. These antonyms help you describe people, things, or situations when you want to emphasize their manly features instead of femininity. You can use these terms to bring out the strength or aggressiveness of a person or object. With the help of these antonyms, you can create a better and vivid picture of the impression you want to give.

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Usage examples for Effeminated

We are not demoralized or Effeminated by the luxury and abundance which are ours, but elevated rather, and strengthened by the very magnificence and opulence of our circumstances, and by the perfect freedom, under healthful restraint, which we enjoy through the community's strong, vigorous, moral and intellectual tone.
"The Dominion in 1983"
Ralph Centennius
Aristophanes essayed the task both by criticism and example-by criticism, directing the shafts of his ridicule at over-emphasis and over-subtlety, by example, writing himself in inimitable perfection the beautiful Attic dialect, which was being enervated and Effeminated and spoiled in the hands of his opponents.
"The Eleven Comedies"
Aristophanes et al
The very idea of seeing men Effeminated by such a dress, invincibly disgusts.
"A Treatise on the Art of Dancing"
Giovanni-Andrea Gallini

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