feminineness
Traditionally womanly trait
Feminineness is the quality of being feminine—possessing traits, mannerisms, or characteristics traditionally associated with women.
The word is rare and awkward; femininity serves the same purpose and appears far more often in actual use.
Adult female state
- girlhoodFemale youth period
- sisterhoodBond among women
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- matriarchyFemale-dominated social system
goddess · maiden · dame · lady · feminism · gender expression · female · woman
Concern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- caringShowing kind concern
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
warmth · affection · patience · mothering · sensitivity · nurturing · gentleness · understanding
Smoothness of movement
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- daintinessRefined, petite elegance
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- refinementElegance of manner
softness · gentleness · curves · flowing · ornate · floral · pastel · lace
Expected behaviors by sex
- beauty standardsCultural criteria for attractiveness
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
modesty · fashion · etiquette · decorum · propriety · gracefulness · elegance · tradition
womanhood
Adult female state
- girlhoodFemale youth period
- sisterhoodBond among women
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
matriarchy · goddess · maiden · dame · lady · feminism · gender expression · female · woman · girl
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- caringShowing kind concern
kindness · warmth · affection · patience · mothering · sensitivity · nurturing · gentleness · understanding · consolation
gracefulness
Smoothness of movement
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- daintinessRefined, petite elegance
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
refinement · softness · gentleness · curves · flowing · ornate · floral · pastel · lace · silk
gender roles
Expected behaviors by sex
- beauty standardsCultural criteria for attractiveness
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
socialization · modesty · fashion · etiquette · decorum · propriety · gracefulness · elegance · tradition · customs
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- menstruationMonthly uterine bleeding
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
breasts · pregnancy · menopause · fertility · lactation · childbirth · hormones · cervix · mammary · ovulation
- femininitygracefulness, gentleness, softness, dainty, delicate
femininenessmasculinity
Male gender characteristics
manliness · maleness · machismo · virility · mannishness
minimize, feminine, femininity, effeminate, miniscule, minimizes, minimized, femininely, minimizer