Top synonyms for “female”: distaff, female person, egg-producing(a), feminine, gender, pistillate, sex, sexuality, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
- (noun)a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies
- (adjective)being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop“a female heir”
- (adjective)for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls“the female lead in the play”
- (adjective)characteristic of or peculiar to a woman“female sensitiveness”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Female
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "female"?
Common synonyms for "female" include distaff, female person, egg-producing(a), feminine, gender, pistillate. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "female"?
Antonyms for "female" include androgynous, male, male. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "female" mean?
an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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