

effeminate luxury.
to make or become effeminate.
lacking firmness or vigour: an effeminate piece of writing

early 15c., from Latin effeminatus “womanish, effeminate,” past participle of effeminare “make a woman of,” from ex- “out” (see ex-) + femina “woman” (see feminine). Rarely used without reproach. Related: Effeminately.

effemination ef·fem·i·na·tion (ĭ-fěm’ə-nā’shən)
The acquisition of feminine characteristics, either physiologically by women, or pathologically by persons of either sex.


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