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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Masculinity and femininity, the past and the future, softness and sharpness — all collided in a way that felt deeply human.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
Her skirt featured a flowing, whimsical aesthetic, adding a touch of femininity to the overall sartorial statement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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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.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
15 Aug. 2023
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Other gifts include jewelry, as well as high heels and a teddy bear to symbolize her transition from childhood into young womanhood.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
6 July 2025
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The organization reflected a pattern in this new generation of filmmakers in the Central American country, largely comprised of women, with many telling stories focused on issues of womanhood and, most specifically, being a woman in Costa Rica today.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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