femininity

[ fem-uh-nin-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being feminine; womanliness.
2. women collectively.
3. effeminacy.

femininity

/ ˌfɛmɪˈnɪnɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being feminine
2. womanhood

Other Words From

• hyper·femi·nini·ty noun
• over·femi·nini·ty noun
• super·femi·nini·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of femininity¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, femininity is from the Middle English word femininite. See feminine, -ity

Example Sentences

Instead, they’re filled with irritation at being told that embracing any traditional notions of masculinity and femininity marks them as insecure, infuriated misogynists.

From Salon

“Brat” was the critical and commercial peak of Charli’s career, and the academy rewarded her up and down the program, with a second-highest seven nominations for a messy meta-rave about how fame refracts femininity.

From Los Angeles Times

As for what femininity looks like in this election year?

From Los Angeles Times

Treating her EPs and albums with the same attention to detail, “Blush” stands as a short-winded seven-track exploration of sorrow, femininity and fleeting love.

From Los Angeles Times

Long categorized as clichés of femininity, ribbons and bows have been reduced to stereotypes, rather than the compelling and versatile tool they are.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• gentleness
• womanhood