1. plural of effeminacy; the quality or state of being effeminate; lack of masculine strength or vigor
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
2. plural of effeminacy; effeminate characteristics, mannerisms, or behaviors
Usage: formal; descriptive

Examples

• The critic condemned what he saw as the effeminacies of the court.
• Victorian society often associated certain artistic pursuits with effeminacies.
• The philosopher argued against the effeminacies he perceived in modern culture.
• Historical texts sometimes describe the effeminacies of particular rulers.
• The author's portrayal of effeminacies in the protagonist sparked debate among readers.