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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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Fast forward more than 20 years, and the 28 Days Later franchise has been passed to a female director, Nia DaCosta, for the first time.

From BBC

A female elephant can live as long as 80 years, yet she produces only a small number of calves over her lifetime.

From Science Daily

"We have many hidden female talents who are afraid to come forward."

From Barron's

Kennedy also introduced more female leads and characters from diverse backgrounds.

From BBC

At a time when female characters in games were rare, Lara became a sensation, featuring on magazine covers and becoming an icon for players worldwide.

From BBC