womanly
adjective
wom·an·ly
ˈwu̇-mən-lē 
1
: having qualities traditionally associated with a woman
2
: appropriate in character to a woman
Examples of womanly in a Sentence
She gave off a womanly radiance.
the novelist displays a womanly sensitivity to the characters' feelings
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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
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“Womanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womanly. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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womanly
adjective
wom·an·ly
ˈwu̇m-ən-lē
: marked by qualities generally associated with a woman
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