1. to give feminine qualities to or make more feminine in appearance or character
2. to cause a male to develop female characteristics, especially through hormonal treatment
Usage: medical

Examples

• The designer chose to feminize the traditionally masculine suit with softer colors and flowing lines.
• Some parents worry that certain toys might feminize their sons.
• The hormone therapy was designed to feminize his appearance.
• Critics argued that the remake feminized the originally tough male character.
• The garden’s delicate flowers helped feminize the stark concrete courtyard.
• Certain medical conditions can feminize male patients.
• The decorator used pastels and floral patterns to feminize the room.