as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women the photograph shows the silhouette of a full, womanlike figure framed against the backlight from an open farmhouse door

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanlike
Adjective
  • But under the guidance of Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli, the brand’s legacy now incorporates a distinctly feminine viewpoint, a shift that serves their family’s broader vision of balance.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
  • There is something about Bausch’s modern, raw and feminine approach that strikes me deeply–her version, told from the victim’s perspective, offers a nuanced reflection on the role of sacrifice, victimhood and the act of sacrificing in our society, in love and in power structures.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • But eye-watering earnings continue to roll in for the biggest female movie, TV and pop stars in the country.
    Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • But Thomas has also suffered the darker side of fame, describing on TikTok this year how she was stalked by a group of men at several airports, as social media gives female athletes greater exposure.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
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“Womanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanlike. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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