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
McQuarrie’s feats lack the comic timing, composition, and emotionalism that cartoonist-director Brad Bird brought to the thrilling Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Ethan/Tom spider-walking the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and outrunning a dust storm, Paula Patton’s womanly catfight with Léa Seydoux).
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Armond White, National Review, 23 May 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
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
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Armond White, National Review, 23 May 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanly
Adjective
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By combining elements of traditional masculine dressing with the traditionally feminine ballet flat, brands are participating in the trend without alienating shoppers.—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pink and white jelly floral nails Floral manicures are always pretty, but this look takes the feminine vibe to the next level.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
30 Mar. 2026
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The name on the order was Theodora Kaczynski—a female version of the Unabomber.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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But as excitement builds, so do concerns about whether American broadcasters will portray female athletes’ stories with respect and authenticity.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Womanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanly. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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