Dictionaries:
effeminate:
In a male, characterized by feminine manner and speech, possessing qualities or characteristics more often associated with women than men, affecting stereotypical female mannerisms. Generally used in a mocking or reproachful sense.Etymology: From the Latin effeminare, meaning to make feminine ; entered English in the 15 th century.
Synonyms: female; flaming ; limp-wristed ; non-manly; pansy ; sissyish ; unmanly; womanish.
Quotes:
(1) Francis Bacon (1561-1626): ' The king , by his voluptuous life and mean marriage , became effeminate, and less sensible of honor .'
(2) Alexander Pope (1688-1744): ' In a slothful peace both courage will effeminate and manners corrupt .'
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