womanly synonyms

womanly

modif.

effeminate, ladylike, feminine, female, gentle, modest, compassionate, wifely, sisterly, motherly, protective, womanish, weak, fair.

Antonyms manly*, virile*, masculine. See syn. study at female.female.

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