What does old-womanishly mean?
Old-womanishly means In the manner or style of an old woman..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In the manner or style of an old woman..
He was excessively careful, old-womanishly apprehensive.
Use old-womanishly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Old-womanishly means In the manner or style of an old woman..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
He was excessively careful, old-womanishly apprehensive.
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