effeminates
Renders soft, delicate
Effeminates is the plural of effeminate used as a noun, referring to men or boys perceived as having qualities traditionally associated with women—soft mannerisms, delicate speech, or feminine interests.
The term is often derogatory, implying weakness or unmanliness: The coach had no patience for effeminates on his team.
Historically applied to gay men as an insult.
Pejorative for effeminate male
- unmanlyLacking traditional masculine qualities
- foppishVainly preoccupied with dress
- mincingAffectedly delicate in manner
- dandifiedExcessively refined in dress
camp · limp-wristed · pansy · swishy · girly · dainty · precious · delicate
Distinctive personal behaviors
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- affectationArtificial behavior for effect
- posturingInsincere behavior for effect
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
gentleness · delicacy · refinement · fastidiousness · sensitivity · demeanor · comportment · gait
sissy
Pejorative for effeminate male
- unmanlyLacking traditional masculine qualities
- foppishVainly preoccupied with dress
- mincingAffectedly delicate in manner
dandified · camp · limp-wristed · pansy · swishy · girly · dainty · precious · delicate · soft
mannerisms
Distinctive personal behaviors
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- affectationArtificial behavior for effect
- posturingInsincere behavior for effect
softness · gentleness · delicacy · refinement · fastidiousness · sensitivity · demeanor · comportment · gait · voice
eunuch
Castrated male servant
devotee · temple · sacred · androgynous · beardless · painted · perfumed · robed · adorned · ceremonial
effeminateshe-men
Muscular, virile males
macho men · alpha males · tough guys · studs · jocks
effeminatestoughens
Becomes more resistant
hardens · strengthens · steels · masculinizes · fortifies