effeminate

• Descreve um homem ou seu comportamento como tendo características ou qualidades tradicionalmente atribuídas às mulheres; também pode indicar delicadeza ou afetação excessiva.

Describes a man or his behavior as having characteristics or qualities traditionally associated with women.

1. Having qualities traditionally associated with womenB2formal

   Describes a man whose appearance, mannerisms, or behavior are considered more typical of a woman.

   Efeminação

   • His effeminate gestures were often commented on by his peers.
   • The actor played the role with an effeminate voice and delicate movements.
   • Some people mistakenly associate effeminate traits with weakness.

   Sinônimosfemininesissyunmanlywomanishwomanly

   Antônimosmachomanlymasculinevirile