effeminate

IPA(Pronunciation)

derogatory of a man or boy often obsolete

Japanese Meaning

（しばしば軽蔑的な意味を含む）男性または少年が女性的とされる振る舞いや態度、つまり男性らしさを欠いた様子 / （古い用法）女性らしい、優しく情愛深い、といった意味

He tried to suppress his effeminate mannerisms during the interview, but his nervous laugh betrayed him.

彼は面接の間、女性的な仕草を抑えようとしたが、緊張した笑いがそれを裏切った。

Sense（1）

(often derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.

An effeminate and unmanly foppery.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) Womanly; tender, affectionate, caring.

Gentle, kind, effeminate remorse.

more effeminate

（ comparative ）

most effeminate

（ superlative ）