feminize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb assume (more) feminine characteristics
    feminise.
    • feminized language
    • feminized frogs
  2. verb to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to
    effeminise; effeminize; womanize; feminise.
    • This hairdo feminizes the man

WordNet

Fem"i*nize transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. féminiser.
Definitions
  1. To make womanish or effeminate. Dr. H. More.

Webster 1913