effeminate
/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/adj
High School
1
Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
2
Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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