Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The qualities becoming a woman; womanliness.
- noun Effeminacy.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete Womanliness; femininity.
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- noun archaic
Femininity .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Never – she realized it perfectly – could she have competed in feminity with Guardie's wife.
Just Patty 1911
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Isn’t it strange that even feminists don’t believe that feminity is masculinity’s equal?
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March 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Layers, frills and skirts, with 'feminity' written all over in bold letters, highlighted Nita Lulla's collection displayed at the Lakme Fashion Week. ulla's collection, represented eco-friendly organic line, was displayed here last evening.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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As crazy as some of the styles were, modesty and feminity were never a problem back then.
February Nostalgia 2009
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Or do you take the freebie as a nice nod to your feminity?
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Or do you take the freebie as a nice nod to your feminity?
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(“When a trans person is ridiculed or dismissed not merely for failing to live up to gender norms, but for their expressions of femaleness or feminity, they become the victims of a specific form of discrimination: trans-misogyny”).
Kim Petras 2009
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We generally think of the 50's as the model of feminity.
February Nostalgia 2009
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That sort of mentality is utterly disgusting, but that is what some feminists believe, a woman is not strong unless if she abandons feminity.
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Then, exaggerated feminity came into style, which could only be achieved by wearing a corset.
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