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womanly::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | feminine |
| Derivation | woman, womanliness |
womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion.
Examples of womanly
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Ludwig's vocal prowess, womanly softness and pathos proved her a perfect choice.
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For Bessie Smith, it was a womanly wail that somehow remained proud of its woe.
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I never felt so empowered, so powerful, so womanly as I did after I gave birth.
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It doesn't mean us slimer people look less womanly it's just our natural shape.
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You have shown that great gifts can be tough and womanly, lyrical and enduring.
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And it's fun to speculate about the difference a more womanly congress would make.
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Not any bag would do, as I'm almost womanly in my appreciation of a good bag.
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In fact, as I've rounded past 50, my attitude toward womanly roundness has evolved.
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She is tall, not willowy but womanly, and at 57 she is, by any standard, beautiful.
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- Befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman; "womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion"
- (womanliness) the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female
- A woman (pl: women) is a female human. The term woman is usually reserved for an adult, with the term girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent. However, the term woman is also sometimes used to identify a female human, regardless of age, as in phrases such as "Women's rights".
- (Womanliness) Femininity refers to female qualities attributed specifically to women and girls. The complement to femininity is masculinity.
