Feminine Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈfɛmənən/

FEM-uh-nin

UK

/fˈɛmənˌɪn/

FEM-uh-nin

Definition

Relating to women or girls, or having qualities traditionally associated with women. In grammar, it refers to a category for words with female or non-masculine gender.

Usage & Nuances

Used to describe qualities, styles, or items considered typical for women, but can be subjective and context-sensitive. In grammar, 'feminine' is a technical term for gendered words. 'Feminine' is usually neutral or positive, but context matters.

• Spanish: femenino - femenino (género)
• Portuguese (BR): feminino
• Portuguese (PT): feminino
• Chinese (Simplified): 女性的 - 阴性的 (语法)
• Chinese (Traditional): 女性的 - 陰性的 (語法)
• Hindi: स्त्रीलिंग - स्त्री-सुलभ
• Arabic: مؤنث - أنثوي
• Bengali: নারীসুলভ - স্ত্রীলিঙ্গ
• Russian: женский
• Japanese: 女性的 - 女らしい
• Vietnamese: nữ tính - giống cái (ngữ pháp)
• Korean: 여성스러운 - 여성 (문법)
• Turkish: dişi - kadınsı
• Urdu: نسوانی - مونث (گرامر)
• Indonesian: feminin - bersifat wanita

Example Sentences

Some men also enjoy feminine styles and colors.

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Her voice is soft and feminine.

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In French, 'la table' is a feminine noun.

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This word is feminine in Spanish.

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Pink is often seen as a feminine color.

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Her handwriting looks very feminine.

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