Janegirl vs. Effeminate — Which is Correct Spelling?
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Which is correct: Janegirl or Effeminate
How to spell Effeminate?
Janegirl
Incorrect Spelling
Effeminate
Correct Spelling
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Effeminate Definitions
(of a man) having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly
He lisps and his handshake is effeminate
Having or showing qualities or characteristics more often associated with females than males; unmanly
"gentle, kind, effeminate remorse" (Shakespeare).
Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.
(obsolete) Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.
To make womanly; to unman.
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(intransitive) To become womanly.
An effeminate person.
Having some characteristic of a woman, as delicacy, luxuriousness, etc.; soft or delicate to an unmanly degree; womanish; weak.
The king, by his voluptuous life and mean marriage, became effeminate, and less sensible of honor.
An effeminate and unmanly foppery.
Womanlike; womanly; tender; - in a good sense.
Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.
To make womanish; to make soft and delicate; to weaken.
It will not corrupt or effeminate children's minds.
To grow womanish or weak.
In a slothful peace both courage will effeminate and manners corrupt.
Having unsuitable feminine qualities
Characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence;
An effeminate civilization
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