Definitions for effeminacy
ɪˈfɛm ə nə sief·fem·i·na·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, softness, womanishness, unmanlinessnoun

   the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

   "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"; "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"; "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. effeminacynoun

   The quality of being effeminate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Effeminacynoun

   Etymology: from effeminate.

   1. Admission of the qualities of a woman; softness; unmanly delicacy; mean submission.

   But foul effeminacy held me yok’d
   Her bond-slave: O indignity, O blot
   To honour and religion! John Milton, Agonistes, l. 410.

   2. Lasciviousness; loose pleasure.

   So long as idleness is quite shut out from our lives, all the sins of wantonness, softness, and effeminacy are prevented. Tayl.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Effeminacy

   Effeminacy is the embodiment of traits and/or expressions in those who are not of the female sex (e.g. boys and men) that are often associated with what is generally perceived to be feminine behaviours, mannerisms, styles, or gender roles, rather than with traditionally masculine behaviours, mannerisms, styles or roles. Effeminacy and other gender expressions are independent of a person's sexuality or sexual identity and are displayed by people of all sexualities and none. However, effeminacy is seen in some societies as something embodied by some in the homosexual male community. The embodiment of effeminacy by people in some societies has resulted in prejudice, discrimination, antagonism and insults towards those who display it.

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1. effeminacy

   Effeminacy refers to the manifestation of traits in a boy or man that are more often associated with stereotypical feminine behaviour, mannerism, style, or gender roles rather than traditional masculine traits or roles. It is a term often used pejoratively and can carry a derogatory connotation. It does not necessarily imply homosexuality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Effeminacynoun

   characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men

2. Etymology: [From Effeminate.]

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1. Effeminacy

   Effeminacy describes traits in a human male that are more often associated with feminine nature, behaviour, mannerisms, style or gender roles rather than masculine nature, behaviour, mannerisms, style or roles. It is a term frequently applied to womanly behavior, demeanor, style and appearance displayed by a male, typically used implying criticism or ridicule of this behaviour. The term effeminate is most often used by people who subscribe to the widespread view that males should display traditional masculine traits and behaviours. Generally, the description is applied to individuals, but may be used to describe entire societies as an inflammatory allegation. Although in the Western tradition, as described below, effeminacy has often been considered a vice, indicative of other negative character traits and often involving a pejorative insinuation of homosexual tendencies, in other societies, feminine males may be considered a distinct human gender, and may have a special social function, as is the case of Two-Spirits in some Native American groups. Furthermore, in contemporary culture, effeminacy has come to be seen by some to be simply one characteristic or trait which might be a part of a particular person's gender role, and in this sense would not be considered a vice or indicative of any other characteristics. An effeminate male is similar to a fop or a dandy, though these tend to be archaic identities that are taken on by the individual rather than insulting labels.

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1. • Femininity

How to pronounce effeminacy?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of effeminacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of effeminacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=effeminacy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Effeminacy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=effeminacy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effeminacy
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effeminacy
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=effeminacy