femininity
noun
fem·i·nin·i·ty
ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē 
1
: the quality or nature of the female sex : the quality, state, or degree of being feminine or womanly
challenging traditional notions about femininity and masculinity
… the women were visions of powerful femininity.—
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national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Ilona Maher, an American rugby player, used TikTok to showcase her journey with dance and femininity, drawing attention back to Dancing With The Stars, while narrating her experience as a woman in sport.
—Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 May 2025
Each came with distinct reasons for ditching any insecurities and embracing their femininity in this truly unique way.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for femininity
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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/femininity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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femininity
noun
fem·i·nin·i·ty
ˌfem-ə-ˈnin-ət-ē
plural femininities
: the quality or nature of the female sex
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