WOMANLY

womanly, feminine

(adjective) befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman; “womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

womanly (comparative womanlier, superlative womanliest)

Having the characteristics of a woman; feminine, female.

Antonyms

• masculine, male, manly

Adverb

womanly (comparative more womanly, superlative most womanly)

In the manner of a woman.

Source: Wiktionary


Wom"an*ly, a.

Definition: Becoming a woman; feminine; as, womanly behavior. Arbuthnot. A blushing, womanly discovering grace. Donne.

Wom"an*ly, adv.

Definition: In the manner of a woman; with the grace, tenderness, or affection of a woman. Gascoigne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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