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effeminacy

/ih-fem-uh-nuh-see/US // ɪˈfɛm ə nə si //

娘娘腔,娘炮,阴柔之气,阴柔

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the state or quality of being effeminate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • And with the passing of Roman manhood into oriental effeminacy began the passing of Roman sway over the civilized world.

  • They despised wealth just as other nations despise effeminacy and foppery.

  • He had delicate features, redeemed from effeminacy by the swarthiness of his complexion, and his quick intensity of expression.

  • There where true grace simply used ease and provenance, affected grace becomes effeminacy.

  • Of the effeminacy of a night robe Webster knew nothing except by somewhat hazy rumour.