What does effeminize mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.