effeminacy

[ ih-fem-uh-nuh-see ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being effeminate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of effeminacy¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; effemin(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

And with the passing of Roman manhood into oriental effeminacy began the passing of Roman sway over the civilized world.

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They despised wealth just as other nations despise effeminacy and foppery.

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He had delicate features, redeemed from effeminacy by the swarthiness of his complexion, and his quick intensity of expression.

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There where true grace simply used ease and provenance, affected grace becomes effeminacy.

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Of the effeminacy of a night robe Webster knew nothing except by somewhat hazy rumour.

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