as in female
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
a designer adding feminine touches to the collection
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of feminine
This tee has a wide scoop neckline and fitted short sleeves that give it a more feminine appeal, in contrast to some of the other plain crew-neck T-shirts on this list.
—
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
Today, Nova Sonic is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German and offers both masculine and feminine intonations for voice agents assisting consumers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
The show’s last section features works by photographers including Claude Cahun and Van Leo, who embodied a range of masculine, feminine, and neuter personae in their playful self-portraits.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Though perhaps less visibly transformative than some of its feminine counterparts, the silk shirt is nonetheless emblematic of Versace’s fondness for ostentatious design (many were adorned with the house’s signature Barocco print).
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for feminine
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
Today, Nova Sonic is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German and offers both masculine and feminine intonations for voice agents assisting consumers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025
The show’s last section features works by photographers including Claude Cahun and Van Leo, who embodied a range of masculine, feminine, and neuter personae in their playful self-portraits.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Though perhaps less visibly transformative than some of its feminine counterparts, the silk shirt is nonetheless emblematic of Versace’s fondness for ostentatious design (many were adorned with the house’s signature Barocco print).
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for feminine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feminine
female
Adjective
-
There is mom, Hera, and her female babies: Calypso, Calliope, and Pandora.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
-
While staying in the iconic Savoy Hotel, Cinnamon visits their famed American bar where a bartender tells her the story of Ada Coleman, the bar's first female barkeep, who's responsible for most of its renowned menu.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Feminine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feminine. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share