Ef·fem'i·nate·ly adverb 1. In an effeminate or womanish manner; weakly; softly; delicately. 'Proud and effeminately gay.' Fawkes. 2. By means of a woman; by the power or art of a woman. [ R.] ' Effeminately vanquished.' Milton. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/11