verb
- to make or become more feminine in appearance, character, or qualities
- to cause a male to develop female characteristics, especially through hormonal treatment
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘feminize’
Usage: medical; British spelling
Examples
- The fashion industry has worked to feminise men’s clothing styles.
- She decided to feminise her appearance with softer makeup and clothing.
- The hormone therapy will gradually feminise his physical features.
- Some critics argue that modern culture tends to feminise traditional masculine roles.
- The designer chose to feminise the harsh industrial space with flowing fabrics.
- Medical treatment can feminise certain physical characteristics over time.