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Vocabulary Entry
effeminate
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having characteristics or qualities traditionally associated with women; unmanly.
Example Sentences
"He was often ridiculed for his effeminate mannerisms."
"The actor played an effeminate role in the film, challenging traditional gender norms."
"His effeminate voice was distinct among his peers."
N
noun
A person, especially a man, who displays feminine traits or characteristics.
Example Sentences
"In the story, the effeminate serves as a foil to the traditionally masculine protagonist."
"The character was portrayed as an effeminate, challenging societal expectations."
"Critics often labeled the artist an effeminate, provoking discussions about gender in art."