womanly

adjective

wom·​an·​ly ˈwu̇-mən-lē 

1

: having qualities traditionally associated with a woman

2

: appropriate in character to a woman

Synonyms

• female
• feminine
• womanish
• womanlike

Examples of womanly in a Sentence

She gave off a womanly radiance.

the novelist displays a womanly sensitivity to the characters' feelings

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Her namesake designs reflect her penchant for luxurious fabrics and impeccable make, unexpected flourishes via volume or texture, and womanly silhouettes with a modernist touch. —Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024

The goal was to be able to wear backless dresses or go out and not have to feel self-conscious about my boobs and my cleavage but still look womanly. —Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024

Vice President Harris is depicted as Jezebel, the epitome of womanly wickedness who meets a grisly end. —Hannah Allam, Washington Post, 13 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

womanly

adjective

wom·​an·​ly ˈwu̇m-ən-lē 

: marked by qualities generally associated with a woman