Womanly: meaning, definitions and examples
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womanly
[ ˈwʊmənli ]
characteristics of a woman
Having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as sensitivity, compassion, and nurturing.
Synonyms
compassionate, feminine, gentle, graceful
Examples of usage
- Her womanly intuition told her something was wrong.
- She possessed a womanly grace in everything she did.
in a manner typical of a woman
In a way that is characteristic of or suitable for a woman.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She moved womanly through the room, with elegance and poise.
- She spoke womanly, with a soft and gentle tone.
Translations
Translations of the word "womanly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feminino
🇮🇳 नारी-सुलभ
🇩🇪 weiblich
🇮🇩 kewanitaan
🇺🇦 жіночний
🇵🇱 kobiecy
🇯🇵 女性らしい
🇫🇷 féminin
🇪🇸 femenino
🇹🇷 kadınsı
🇰🇷 여성스러운
🇸🇦 أنثوي
🇨🇿 ženský
🇸🇰 ženský
🇨🇳 女性的
🇸🇮 ženski
🇮🇸 kvenlegur
🇰🇿 әйелдік
🇬🇪 ქალური
🇦🇿 qadınımsı
🇲🇽 femenino
Word origin
The word 'womanly' is derived from the Middle English word 'womanly', which meant 'characteristic of a woman'. It has been used in English language to describe qualities associated with women for centuries, reflecting societal views on femininity and gender roles.
See also: womanhood, womanizer, womanliness.