Feminine Definition

feminine
adjective
  1. associated with women and not with men; "feminine intuition"
  2. of grammatical gender
  3. befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman; "womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion"
  4. (music or poetry) ending on an unaccented beat or syllable; "a feminine ending"
noun
  1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female

"Feminine" in song lyrics

See how feminine is used in real songs:

  • "All that sinnin, women with , actin feminine"
    Bizzy Bone — Don't Be Dumb
  • "Don't slick talk, with women I like 'em feminine"
    Black-Ty (Tyrese) f/ Method Man — Get it In
  • "I told Jesus that GZA said sandles were feminine"
    Cunninlyngiusts — Old School

Usage tips for "feminine"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "feminine" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for feminine to find words that pair well.

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