Definition of Effeminate

exhibiting behaviors that are considered feminine

Examples of Effeminate in a sentence

The man’s shoulder length hair made him appear effeminate.  🔊

Since my grandmother is old school, she believes any man who wears earrings is effeminate and trying to be a woman.  🔊

Hugh’s fake eyelashes made him look more effeminate than masculine.  🔊

When the spoiled boy put his hand on his hip during his tantrum, he looked very effeminate.  🔊

The intolerant father got angry when he saw his effeminate son playing with dolls.  🔊

With that purse in his hand, Phillip looks very effeminate.  🔊

The openly gay man is happy people recognize him as an effeminate male.  🔊

During the team meeting, the coach promised to suspend anyone who bullied the effeminate team member who occasionally dressed in feminine clothing.  🔊

Jack wore so much makeup during the play that he looked effeminate under the spotlight.  🔊

As a woman, I enjoy talking to my male hairstylist because he has a very effeminate personality.  🔊

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