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womanish

/ˈwʊmənɪʃ/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having characteristics or behaviors typically associated with women.

    - "Her womanish behavior was evident in her love for shopping and gossiping."
    - "Despite being a man, his womanish sobs belied his strength."

Variants
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womanish , womanishly , womanishness , womanishnesses
Etymology
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Derived from the word 'woman' and the suffix '-ish'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'womanish' has been used in literature since at least the 15th century.

  2. The word 'womanish' is not commonly used in formal or academic contexts and is considered more colloquial or informal in nature.


Related Concepts
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  1. feminine: Related concept, synonymous but more positive in connotation.

  2. gender roles: Related concept, refers to societal expectations of behavior based on gender.


Culture
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In literature and art, 'womanish' has been used to describe characters or situations that challenge gender norms or stereotypes.

How to Memorize "womanish"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a woman exhibiting typically feminine behaviors, such as cooking or wearing makeup.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of femininity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'woman-ish' to help remember the meaning.


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