the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
{i} act of making feminine; process of becoming feminized; taking on of female sexual characteristics; acquiring female characteristics by the male (also feminisation)
femi·nize feminizes feminizing feminized in BRIT, also use feminise To feminize something means to make it into something that involves mainly women or is thought suitable for or typical of women. their governments' policies of feminizing low-paid factory work. a feminised pinstriped suit. to change something so that it includes women, is suitable for women, or is considered typical of women
to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man" assume (more) feminine characteristics; "feminized language"; "feminized frogs