androgynous
adjective
an·drog·y·nous
an-ˈdrä-jə-nəs 
1
: having the characteristics or nature of both male and female
androgynous heroines
2
a
: neither specifically feminine nor masculine
the androgynous pronoun them
b
: suitable to or for either sex
androgynous clothing
3
: having traditional male and female roles obscured or reversed
an androgynous marriage
androgynously
adverb
Examples of androgynous in a Sentence
the androgynous hairdos favored by the hip
an actor whose androgynous looks are at the heart of his appeal
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In a decadent Venetian hotel, androgynous Eva is drawn to the mysterious Contessa.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Keaton was celebrated for her iconic roles and signature style, blending classic Hollywood glamour with a relaxed, androgynous aesthetic that has inspired generations of fans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This rum scent is one of their best-sellers—androgynous, herbal, crisp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Pat’s androgynous characteristics subverted gendered norms at time, but how is the character be perceived by contemporary audiences?
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Keaton was celebrated for her iconic roles and signature style, blending classic Hollywood glamour with a relaxed, androgynous aesthetic that has inspired generations of fans.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This rum scent is one of their best-sellers—androgynous, herbal, crisp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Pat’s androgynous characteristics subverted gendered norms at time, but how is the character be perceived by contemporary audiences?
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for androgynous
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“Androgynous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/androgynous. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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androgynous
adjective
an·drog·y·nous
an-ˈdrä-jə-nəs
: having both male and female characteristics
androgynously
adverb
Medical Definition
androgynous
adjective
an·drog·y·nous
an-ˈdräj-ə-nəs
: having the characteristics or nature of both male and female
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