(n) the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man), Syn. sissiness, unmanliness, effeminateness, softness, womanishness, Example:the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy; Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness; he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n.; pl.Effeminacies [ From Effeminate. ] Characteristic quality of a woman, such as softness, luxuriousness, delicacy, or weakness, which is unbecoming a man; womanish delicacy or softness; -- used reproachfully of men. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]