womanly

(-lē)

adjective

  1. like a woman; womanish
  2. characteristic of or fit for a woman; womanlike

adverb

Archaic in a womanly manner

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See womanly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective wom·an·li·er, wom·an·li·est
  1. Having qualities generally attributed to a woman.
  2. Belonging to or representative of a woman; feminine: womanly attire. See Synonyms at female.

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  • womˈan·li·ness noun

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