Effeminize (Verb)
Meaning
To give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- His slender features and delicate hands seemed to effeminize his rugged personality, making him seem more approachable to strangers.
- The androgynous model's clothes attempted to effeminize his sharp jawline and prominent Adam's apple, blurring the lines between masculinity and femininity.
- The latest fashion trend aimed to effeminize male clothing with pastel colors, florals, and lace, hoping to redefine traditional masculinity.
- His soft-spoken voice and elegant gestures appeared to effeminize his imposing physique, striking an interesting contrast.
- The movie's costume designer deliberately chose to effeminize the male protagonist's wardrobe, depicting him as vulnerable and sensitive.