WOMANLIKE

womanlike

(adjective) resembling a woman; “a womanlike stone image”

womanliness, womanlike

(noun) the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

womanlike (comparative more womanlike, superlative most womanlike)

Befitting or characteristic of a woman.

Resembling a woman; feminine; (of a man) effeminate.

Synonyms

• womanly

Adverb

womanlike (comparative more womanlike, superlative most womanlike)

In a manner perceived to be characteristic of a woman.

Anagrams

• Lomekwian

Source: Wiktionary


Wom"an*like, a.

Definition: Like a woman; womanly. Womanlike, taking revenge too deep. Tennyson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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