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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

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The pair became prime-time Saturday night TV's first female presenting duo.

From BBC

They also exhibit a rare respect for women, believing that “God must be both male and female,” and are a precursor to the group Ann herself will come to lead, known simply as the Shakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zainab feels there is still a difference in how male Muslim players are treated compared with female players.

From BBC

The businesswoman built her wealth in the homemaking and lifestyle industry, becoming the USA's first self-made female billionaire.

From BBC

The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, who is also Bishop of Monmouth, became both the UK's first female Archbishop as well as the first openly gay Archbishop in the world, in July.

From BBC