ANDROGYNOUS Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

androgynous

adjective

an-ˈdrä-jə-nəs

Definition of androgynous

as in genderless

suitable to or for either sex the androgynous hairdos favored by the hip an actor whose androgynous looks are at the heart of his appeal

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Recent Examples of androgynous Exteriority is brought to the fore, and Liden’s appearance—that quiet guise of androgynous anonymity—grants her a particular freedom of movement that extends to the beholder. — Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026 His ability to adapt and transform himself, from the androgynous Ziggy Stardust to the soulful Thin White Duke, not only kept him relevant but also cemented his status as a trailblazer in the music industry. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Prince, the at times outrageous, androgynous, one-man-band performer and producer, backed up his genius rep by pulling off one of the most unlikely coups in rock history after unleashing the multi-platinum 1984 Purple Rain soundtrack and Oscar-winning film. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 The elderly man next to Rembrandt and the androgynous figure with the fur hat beneath, says the house, may be Rembrandt’s godparents, while the young woman wearing embroidered headgear holding an infant is most likely a member of Rembrandt’s family or household, possibly his orphaned god-sister. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for androgynous

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One actor wanted a genderless role.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
In 2019, Michelle Pfeiffer used the middle names of her children to create Henry Rose, a transparent fragrance brand whose scents are clean and genderless.

— Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026

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