femininity

noun

fem·​i·​nin·​i·​ty ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē 

1

: the quality or nature of the female sex : the quality, state, or degree of being feminine or womanly

challenging traditional notions about femininity and masculinity

… the women were visions of powerful femininity.

—Alan Shipnuck

2

: woman, womankind

… he was now to contrast her sharply with the best of what the Old World had to offer in the matter of femininity …

—Theodore Dreiser

Synonyms

• feminity
• muliebrity
• womanhood
• womanishness
• womanliness

Examples of femininity in a Sentence

national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

Recent Examples on the Web

Drawing inspiration from the minimalist court dress of the late 18th century, the fragrance is a nuanced exploration of femininity—structured yet sensual, refined yet raw. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025

She’s seen leaning over a table, adding a boost of femininity with her body slightly leaning to show the curves in her silhouette. —Wwd Staff, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025

When Kidman’s Suzanne Stone enlists a rebellious high schooler (Joaquin Phoenix) in her plan to get rid of her husband, Kidman’s well-to-do femininity takes on a darker, colder tone. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025

The collection was indeed a combination of Blumarine’s lightness and femininity and Koma’s more sculptural and glam hand. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing femininity

• hyper-femininity

Medical Definition

femininity

noun

fem·​i·​nin·​i·​ty ˌfem-ə-ˈnin-ət-ē 

plural femininities

: the quality or nature of the female sex