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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The sissy occupied a place between masculinity and femininity and almost always existed in service of the surrounding straight characters as well as the predominately hetero audience, for whom the sissy was a reliable source of humor.—
Rich Juzwiak,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Hilton’s penchant for sparkles and overt femininity has been a cornerstone of her wardrobe for several years.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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Jo, being a writer as well as a runaway from the strictures of womanhood, is a bit of an avatar for Alcott.—
Bonnie Tsui,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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As if womanhood can be boiled down to a lab result.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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