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feminize

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/

KK: /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/

transitive verb
Definition

To make someone or something have qualities or characteristics that are typically associated with women or femininity.


Example

The artist aimed to feminize the traditional male figure in his sculpture.


Tense Forms

Past: feminized

Past Participle: feminized


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how some styles can really feminize a look?
Sloth B
Definitely! I think it's all about the colors and the fit.
Sloth A
Right? Sometimes even a small accessory can completely change the vibe.
Sloth B
Exactly! It's interesting how fashion can play with gender expression.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soften
weaken
tenderize
Antonyms
masculinize
harden
strengthen
Root Explanation

Feminize → It is formed from "femina" (meaning woman) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "feminize" means to make or become more woman-like or feminine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'femina' which means woman, and remember that 'feminize' means to make something more like a woman.

Visually Confused Words
unfeminize
effeminize
defeminize
terminize
deaminize
overfeminize
minoize
erinize
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