feminine

adjective

ˈfe-mə-nən How to pronounce feminine (audio)
Definition of femininenext
as in female
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women a designer adding feminine touches to the collection

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Recent Examples of feminine The juxtaposition of the apex masculinity of the professional athlete with traditionally feminine signifiers of the luxury handbag does seem to short circuit something in the wider culture. — Teddy Brown, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 The brand's elevated styles are heavily marked down right now, including the feminine Lace Midi Dress at 57 percent off and the flattering Colorblock High-rise Riley Trousers at 54 percent off. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 In floriography, the Victorian language of flowers, Walshe notes that pale pink sweet peas represent pure happiness, while Daucus (Queen Anne’s Lace) symbolizes feminine grace, delicacy and sanctuary. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for feminine
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female
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  • The encounter began when Todd and Elvia Malcolm spotted a female moose near the edge of the woods in Telos Township, Maine, and pulled over hoping to snap a photo.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Keli Gonzalez, a painter the museum commissioned, became frustrated by the lack of female representation.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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