The director effeminates the protagonist to emphasize his vulnerability.

The old novelist often portrayed effeminates as complex, tragic figures who challenged societal norms.

Critics argued that the director effeminated the protagonist to appeal to a different audience.

The director's constant retakes were effeminating the actor's original rough charm into something softer and more delicate.

Some critics criticized the artist's deliberate effeminateness as a performance choice, not a reflection of his private identity.

The director effeminized the protagonist to subvert genre expectations.

The director was criticized for effeminizing the male lead’s character to conform to contemporary tropes.

The director asked the costume designer to effeminize the male character's wardrobe to reflect his softer side.

The costume designer effeminizes the prince for the modern adaptation, hoping to challenge traditional notions of masculinity.

In his 19th-century essay, the scholar condemned the effemination of public discourse as a decline from perceived masculine vigor.