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Meaning of androgynous
Having both male and female characteristics, or not having a clearly defined gender.
Etymology of androgynous
The word "androgynous" comes from the Greek words "andros" (male) and "gynē" (female), with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective
The term has been used since the 17th century to describe individuals or things that combine male and female characteristics
Synonyms
unisex
neuter
epicene
hermaphroditic
ambisexual
bisexual
genderless
sexless
asexual
agender
bigender
pangender
genderfluid
nonbinary
intersex
transgender
transsexual
masculine
feminine
effeminate
butch
femme
androgynic
unmanly
unwomanly
mannish
womanish
epicene
hermaphrodite
Definitions
- Having the characteristics or nature of both male and female, or being neither strictly male nor female
- Having an appearance or personality that is not typically masculine or feminine
- Relating to or characterized by a lack of distinct or strongly marked sex differences
Usage Examples
- The androgynous model walked down the catwalk, blurring the lines between traditional male and female fashion
- The artist's use of androgynous figures in their paintings challenged traditional notions of gender and identity
- The androgynous voice of the singer made it difficult to determine whether they were male or female
Antonyms
masculine
feminine
manly
womanly
virile
effeminate
mannish
womanish
male
female
macho
butch
girly
boyish
girlish
sex-specific
gender-specific
heteronormative
traditional
conventional