(of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.

characterized by excessive softness, delicacy, self-indulgence, etc.

effeminate luxury.

to make or become effeminate.

adjective

manly , masculine

adjective

epicene , feminine , womanish , womanlike , womanly , sissified , sissyish , unmanly , cockney.--n. cockney , emasculated , gentle , gynecoid , intersexual , mincing , muliebral , prissy , sissy , soft , timid , weak