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
  • Customers often start with one piece of dainty, feminine, solid gold piercing jewelry or work with a member of Laura’s team to create a memorable ear stack.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • There are also images of her in softer silhouettes such as a black strappy midi-dress and pleated miniskirt, creating more playful, feminine looks.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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  • On average, female participants took about 4.5 bites to finish their pizza slice, while men took just 2.1 bites. Number of chews.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 May 2025
  • In this eerie tale about fear, lust, and female empowerment, the real question becomes whether this is an act of witchcraft—or a witch hunt.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025
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“Womanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanlike. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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