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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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
In an Alex Warren video, that vision of femininity isn’t so threatening.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 8 July 2025
Her skirt featured a flowing, whimsical aesthetic, adding a touch of femininity to the overall sartorial statement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Venus statues were symbols of femininity and fertility, the museum said, and were used in rituals and ceremonies focused on fertility, survival and prosperity.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/femininity. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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