feminise

• Сделать что-либо женственным или более характерным для женщины; изменить что-либо, придав ему женские качества.

To make something feminine or more characteristic of a woman; to change something to have feminine qualities.

1. Assume feminine characteristicsC1formal

   To take on or develop qualities or features traditionally associated with women or femininity.

   Приобретать женские черты

   • The hormone therapy caused his features to feminise gradually.
   • In some species, the male can feminise under certain environmental conditions.
   • The character's personality began to feminise as the story progressed.

   Synonymseffeminize

   Antonymsmasculinise

2. Give a feminine quality or appearanceC1formal

   To make something or someone appear or seem more feminine, womanly, or effeminate.

   Придать женственность

   • The designer chose soft fabrics and pastel colors to feminise the collection.
   • Some critics argued that the film tried to feminise the traditionally masculine role.
   • She used makeup and accessories to feminise her otherwise androgynous look.

   Synonymseffeminizefeminize

   Antonymsmasculinise