Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for female. Search instead for emala.
Definitions

female

[fee-meyl] / ˈfi meɪl /
ADJECTIVE
having the qualities or characteristics of a woman
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
of the sex that produces offspring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
childbearing offspring-bearing


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He accompanied the push with reforms meant to modernize Saudi society, defanging religious police and ending a ban on female drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She recommends women skip those glamorous dinners some female founders splash all over Instagram, calling them “mostly about ego-gratification.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In one performance, playing an older female role, he was booed off stage with a clay cup thrown at him.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

First introduced by Adidas for major European clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in 2025, they've been described as a "more exciting product for female fans".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They had sent their full number of trumpeters, male and female, the finest in the islands.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell