Womanly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwʊmənli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Womanly is an adjective meaning Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.
Meaning
Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.
More Meanings
- In the manner of a woman.
- (rare) Female.
Example Sentences
I know that the sound of it moved me more even than her words, it was so very human - so very womanly.
"What I mean, a woman who doesn't go in for booze and sport and cigarettes. Man gets sick of these tough flappers. Give me a womanly woman every time. As I said before, I could see at a glance that you were a thoroughly womanly woman."
Word Forms
- womanlier
- womanliest
- womonly
- womynly
Synonyms for womanly
Depending on context, synonyms include womanlily, feminine, matronly, womanlike.
Antonyms for womanly
Common opposites include masculine, male, manly, unwomanly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include womanlike, feminine, matronly, womanish, femalelike, maidish.
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