Is It Feminine or Effeminate?

As adjectives the difference between feminine and effeminate
is that feminine is of the female sex; biologically female, not male, womanly while effeminate is (often|derogatory|of a man or boy) having behaviour or mannerisms considered unmasculine or typical of a woman or girl; feminine.

What is a effeminate girl?

The definition of effeminate is behaving like a woman or in a weak way. ... (often derogatory, of a man or boy) Having behaviour or mannerisms considered unmasculine or typical of a woman or girl; feminine. adjective. Characterized by such qualities; soft, decadent, etc.

Is a female feminine?

We use female and male to refer to the sex of humans and animals: ... In some industries such as the clothing industry, only females are employed. We use feminine and masculine when we refer to the qualities that we consider to be typical of women or men: The bedroom was furnished in a very feminine style.

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