Femininity
(noun)
The quality or condition of being feminine; qualities traditionally associated with or idealized in women, such as gentleness, sensitivity, and tenderness.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense 'quality or fact of being feminine'): from latin femininitas, from femina 'a woman'.
Examples:
- Her femininity shone through in the way she gracefully handled the situation.
- The ballerina displayed her femininity in her graceful dance movements.
- The author explores themes of femininity and masculinity in her latest novel.
- The actress is known for playing strong, independent women, but she also explores her femininity in some of her roles.
- Some women embrace their femininity while others reject it.