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Effiminacy
Description:
Effiminacy refers to the quality or state of being excessively feminine in appearance, behavior, or character. It typically conveys the idea of a lack of masculinity or strength.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun: A state of being weak, soft, or delicate, especially in a manner associated with femininity.
- Noun: The quality of having traits or behaviors that are stereotypically associated with women.
- Noun: In some contexts, effiminacy can be used as an insult to criticize a man's masculinity or imply that he lacks courage or fortitude.
Sample Sentences:
- The dancer's graceful moves and delicate gestures were praised but criticized by some for their perceived effeminacy.
- His effiminacy became a point of contention among his peers, who believed that his interests and hobbies were too feminine.
- Although effiminacy should never be equated with weakness, societal stereotypes often perpetuate such misconceptions.
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