femininity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being female, characterized by delicate beauty, gracefulness, and intuition.

  - "The ballerina's femininity was evident in her graceful movements."
  - "Femininity is often associated with nurturing and caring for others."

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Antonyms

manlikeness , masculinity

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Synonyms

feminineness , womanlikeness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with femininity
intimacy , fraternity , solility

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Variants

List of all variants of femininity that leads to same result
femininities , femininity , hyper-feminine , hyper-femininity , hyperfeminine , hyperfemininity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'femina,' meaning woman.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'femininity' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In many cultures, femininity is associated with the moon and the goddesses of fertility.

3. The concept of femininity has evolved throughout history, with different cultures and time periods placing varying emphasis on different traits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Masculinity: The opposite gender construct, characterized by traits traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, and competitiveness.

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Culture

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Femininity is a cultural construct that emphasizes the socially and culturally defined behaviors, attitudes, and traits considered typical of women. It has been the subject of literature, art, and music throughout history, often portrayed as delicate, graceful, and intuitive.

How to Memorize "femininity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman with long, flowing hair, dressed in a flowing skirt, and carrying a bouquet of flowers. Visualize her graceful movements and delicate features.
   - Visualize a nurturing mother, caring for her child, or a ballerina in a tutu, performing a graceful dance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'femininity' with the color pink, or the image of a flower, or a woman.
   - Think of the word 'graceful' or 'delicate' when you see or hear the word 'femininity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'femininity' as 'feeling pretty and feminine.'
   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'F is for Feminine, E is for Elegant, M is for Mature, I is for Intuitive, N is for Nurturing, I is for Intimate, T is for Tender, Y is for Yielding.'

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