womanly

Word parts

woman + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈwʊmənli/

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Adjective

Positive womanly

Comparative more womanly

Superlative most womanly

1. Something or someone womanly is like, similar to, typical or characteristic of a woman.
   • Antonym: manly

   Caring is a womanly trait.

   “Wake up, Tom.” I heard a womanly voice.