femininity
pronunciation
How to pronounce femininity in British English:
UK [ˌfeməˈnɪnəti]
How to pronounce femininity in American English:
US [ˌfɛməˈnɪnɪti]
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- Noun:
- the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
Word Origin
- femininity (n.)
- late 14c., "feminine quality, womanliness, female nature," femynynytee, from feminine + -ity. From 1832 as "women collectively;" from 1853 as "character or state of being state of being a woman."
Example
- 1. Its being banned for portrayed a strong unexpected image of femininity .
- 2. Her femininity was never in doubt .
- 3. Commonly accepted practices of femininity take it for granted that there is status and power attached to being attractive to men .
- 4. The most vociferous arguments against women on the battlefield are often rooted in closely held beliefs about chivalry , femininity , and virtue .
- 5. The main objective should be to enhance their innocence and naturally adorable femininity of the flower girls .