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. 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

womanizers
womanizes
womanizing
womankind
womankind
womanless
womanless
womanlier
womanliest
womanlike
womanlike
womanliness
womanliness
womanlinesses
womanly (current term)
womanly (current term)
womanness
womannesses
womanpower
womanpowers
womans
woman chaser
woman hater
woman of the house
woman of the street
womb
womb
womb-to-tomb
wombat
wombat

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