How to Use feminine in a Sentence

feminine

1 of 2 adjective
  • They've added some feminine touches to the decor.
  • The book examines the subject from a feminine perspective.
  • Was that not proof of a feminine ethos?
    — Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The front was slicked back, and the black bow added a feminine finish.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
  • There’s just enough feminine touches to shake things up.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • But if Neo-core is not your thing, there’s a feminine way to wear a leather trench.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Thrilling are the hints of feminine power.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The pale pink eyeshadow and the mauve lip are so feminine and soft.
    — ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Style it over your sweaters and jeans for the office or over a pretty feminine dress.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Not to say that men don’t have these traits as well, but don’t be afraid of using your feminine side.
    — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
  • This hairstyle is perfect for brides whose style goes more feminine and soft.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Even with pink chairs in the master bedroom, the room’s not too feminine!
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Give me all the fruity, gourmand and feminine scents galore.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The slight kitten heels add a feminine touch, while the open design keeps your feet cool all day long.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Sometimes that's soft and feminine, and sometimes that's va va voom.
    — Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The long sleeves are perfect for crisp fall weather, while the waist tie gives it a more feminine feel.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Noor Khan was a small feminine woman.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • But there are more changes to come than just savings on your feminine product budget.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some letters have a feminine curve to them, others are more block letters.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Two angel-like feminine figures linger over the marble bust of the monarch.
    — Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Mona Fastvold is no stranger to leading from a feminine lens, either.
    — Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Kylie Jenner is putting a frilly, feminine spin on her summer wardrobe.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023
  • The square toe gives your feet extra breathing room, while the bow detail keeps the look soft and feminine.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
  • The gown has long sleeves, a wide sweetheart neckline and a fluttery, feminine midiskirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Amaya sounded so open and feminine and beautiful — just like her.
    — Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 12 May 2023
  • The result is a brilliant point between feminine and sly.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
  • And no matter the year, the classic, feminine pleats always shone.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • Strong southern women are allowed to be soft and feminine and have a sense of humor.
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The full skirt gives feminine flair and the spaghetti straps will keep you cool on 90-degree days.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • The soft bixie blends the best of a bob and pixie with a more feminine, wearable finish.
    — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026

feminine

2 of 2 noun
  • And the same is true for the feminine, too.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
  • And is that a new, fresh way to show something else about the feminine?
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2020
  • Pair them with a feminine, frilly collar for a look that feels modern.
    — Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 25 Sep. 2020
  • We are inspired by how the divine feminine shows up in nature.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Within the horror genre, one of my favorite things to write is the idea of the grotesque feminine.
    — Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
  • This simple white or cream quilt features a pretty pattern that ties back to the trend's feminine.
    — Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2021
  • While vanity is often coded as feminine, the manosphere adopts a no-pain-no-gain mantra.
    — Fay Bound-Alberti, Time, 3 May 2026
  • What the poet called the eternal feminine spurs on the composer.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2020
  • What could be more fun-yet-feminine than a dainty collar of pink sapphires to wear everyday?
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022
  • One of Houston's hottest moms is keeping it comfy and feminine for the summer months.
    — Shelby Stewart, Chron, 11 June 2021
  • While western films tend to be a masculine genre, soap operas tend to be regarded as feminine.
    — Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • Sara’s father essentially asks her to, like, use her feminine wiles to get cash and break him out of the hospital.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 19 May 2021
  • The dress is crafted with a timeless square neckline, flutter sleeves, a smocked bodice, and a tiered ruffle skirt that’s equal parts flowy and feminine.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • The dress featured floral and bird embroidery on the front and on the sleeves, giving it an elegant feminine vibe.
    — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 28 Nov. 2018
  • Her minimalist, feminine, and high-impact style echoes through both her wardrobe and her countertops.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
  • But each dress bears her unique combination of sweet without saccharine and feminine without fluff.
    — The Week, 26 Feb. 2018
  • There is a tidal wave of interest in this divine feminine among Latter-day Saints, observers say.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 May 2021
  • Most people rated an ackie and gricker as small, an ambous as round, an axittic and cruckwic as sharp and a heonia as feminine.
    — David Adam, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2021
  • Thinking of an alien goddess and bringing that cosmic perspective to the divine feminine is the perfect mix.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 July 2022
  • As a fan of feminine, flowery scents, Flor de Virgen is easily my favorite.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Could church leaders somehow sense the divine feminine reawakening?
    — Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022
  • His ethnicity seems only to create an aesthetic difference that codes him as the more feminine of the two.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Busy Co, a conscious beauty brand, offers a variety of wipes for the body, face and hands, as well as feminine and body deodorant wipes.
    — Meimei Fox, Forbes, 27 May 2021
  • The ruffle details, adjustable tie straps, and sweetheart neckline give it a feminine, flowing appearance.
    — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • The feminine smocking along the straps and midline of this Claudette dress by Saylor give a romantic feel to this gorgeous midi dress.
    — Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021
  • The rooms, two of which have private porches, are homey and lean feminine—pink and pale green bedding in the Jardins room, sherbet tones in the Pyrenees room.
    — Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The inherent risk of trusting a romantic prospect has long been a feminine (and feminist) pop-cultural concern.
    — Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2021
  • The garments themselves tell a story of celebrating the sacristy of women and embracing the divine feminine that is.
    — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The luxury brand established itself as a key player in the accessories world, thanks to its feminine, timeless yet modern designs.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The label reimagines everyday staples, blends the masculine with the feminine, and puts the focus on tailoring.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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