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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

effeminize

/ɪˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does effeminize mean?

verb

To make or give someone a more feminine appearance or behavior, often in a way that is considered unnatural or excessive. To make something seem more feminine or delicate.

Example

"The artist's use of pastel colors and flowing patterns in her paintings was accused of effeminizing the traditionally masculine genre of landscape art."

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