Definition of "effeminate" in English

adjective

1. (often derogatory) Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.

2. (obsolete) Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

verb

1. (transitive, archaic or nonstandard) To make womanly; to unman.

   • the studie of sciences doth more weaken and effeminate mens minds, than corroborate and adapt them to warre.

2. (intransitive) To become womanly.

noun

1. An effeminate person.