Word of the Day 10.9.08

muliebrity

mu·li·eb·ri·ty (myl-br-t)

n.

1. The state of being a woman.

2. Femininity.

[Latin muliebrits, state of womanhood (in contrast with maidenhood), from muliebris, womanly, from mulier, woman.]

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Noun

1.

muliebrity - the state of being an adult woman

womanhood

adulthood - the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity

2.

muliebrity - the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women

femininity

trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

womanlike, womanliness - the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female

ladylikeness - behavior befitting a lady

maidenliness - behavior befitting a young maiden

girlishness - being characteristic of a girl

effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, unmanliness, womanishness, softness - the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man); “the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy”; “Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness”; “he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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