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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Noun
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Wearing a little top that errs on lingerie makes this outfit strike the perfect balance of androgyny and femininity.
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The Liberty’s tunnel is especially a sight because their tunnel style often lives in between a stretch of femininity and New York grit.
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An Interview with Marlowe Granados Isabel Slone The author of Happy Hour on charm as currency, the resilience of feminity, and getting away with things.
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.
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Betti — An actor, writer, and producer who creates and stars in visually bold, absurdist scripts examining the absurdity of womanhood from a trans perspective.
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Their womanhood was questioned.
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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