Definition of womanlikenext
as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women the photograph shows the silhouette of a full, womanlike figure framed against the backlight from an open farmhouse door

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Adjective
  • The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Super cute, feminine, and perfect for summer!
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Her series are inevitably female-centric and like the Brontës, who wrote 200 years and a few miles away, her work excavates the drama of daily life and the tension between good and evil that sings below any surface.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Most events involve skateboards or BMX bikes, with male and female athletes competing separately.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
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“Womanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanlike. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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