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womanliness

noun

ˈwu̇-mən-lē-nəs How to pronounce womanliness (audio)
Definition of womanlinessnext
as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women some cultures consider softheartedness a typical element of womanliness

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  1. femininity
  2. feminity
  3. womanhood
Noun
  • Pair your brown skirt with a top in neutral shades to help bring out the soft femininity of the hue.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her femininity ended up becoming one of her strongest assets.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of femininity
Noun
  • In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear.
    — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022
  • For makeup, Campbell emphasized the romanticism and feminity of her gown with long eyelashes and a pink lip.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 23 May 2022
Definition of feminity
Noun
  • Throughout her career, Laurer broke down barriers by challenging expectations of womanhood and athleticism.
    — Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Each collection tells a story of womanhood, including Quick Change for Spring/Summer 2026, where the designer used magic tricks to create a series of transformable looks, responding to a busy woman’s need for multiple outfits in a day.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of womanhood
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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