Meaning of gentle sex | Babel Free
Definitions
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Women generally. dated, idiomatic, offensive, sometimes
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gentle, sex.
Examples
“A patriotic virago, armed with a brace of pistols, enacted prodigies; and a young man, who distinguished himself in a remarkable manner, has since proved to be of the gentle sex.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.