Definition of Womanly

1. Adjective. Befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman. "Womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion"

Exact synonyms: Feminine
Similar to: Matronly, Womanlike
Derivative terms: Feminineness, Woman, Womanliness
Antonyms: Unwomanly

Definition of Womanly

1. a. Becoming a woman; feminine; as, womanly behavior.

2. adv. In the manner of a woman; with the grace, tenderness, or affection of a woman.

3. a. Becoming a woman; feminine; as, womanly behavior.

4. adv. In the manner of a woman; with the grace, tenderness, or affection of a woman.

Definition of Womanly

1. Adjective. Having the characteristics of a woman; feminine, female. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Womanly

1. having the qualities of a woman [adj -LIER, -LIEST]

Medical Definition of Womanly

1. Becoming a woman; feminine; as, womanly behavior. "A blushing, womanly discovering grace." (Donne) In the manner of a woman; with the grace, tenderness, or affection of a woman. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Womanly

womanists
womanize
womanized
womanizer
womanizers
womanizes
womanizin'
womanizing
womankind
womanless
womanlier
womanliest
womanlike
womanliness
womanlinesses
womanly (current term)
womanness
womannesses
womanpower
womanpowers
womans
womanservant
womanthrope
womb
womb-to-tomb
womb envy
wombat
wombats
wombed

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