WOMANLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

womanly

adjective

ˈwu̇-mən-lē

Definition of womanly

as in feminine

of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women the novelist displays a womanly sensitivity to the characters' feelings

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Recent Examples of womanly Marant launched her label and had her first show in 1994, quickly becoming a byword for a hip, womanly brand of boho chic. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Tarun would tease her, and my mother would look sorrowfully toward Kavitha, as if the two of them now shared some womanly burden. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 Through it all, Deneuve’s Bernadette presents a model of soft-spoken, womanly perseverance. — Armond White, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025 My favorite was the dystopian one featured in the tour’s promotional, majestically capturing a Black, womanly otherworldliness concomitant with her performance. — Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for womanly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanly

Adjective

The design ultimately uses Florrie’s feminine design codes and Italian craftsmanship to playfully pay homage to a culinary staple.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Pumps, ballerinas, high-vamp heels, or Mary Janes have a sly, almost theatrical vibe when paired with such a feminine bottom.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of feminine

Adjective

His mother, Betty, who died in 2021 at 88, was one of the first female competitive surfing champions in the world.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
During the active years of the best female R&B vocal performance category (1968-2011), Beyoncé won twice from five nominations.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2026