womanly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having qualities or appearing to have qualities traditionally associated with women, such as grace, nurturing, or emotional sensitivity.

  - "She has a very womanly way of carrying herself."
  - "The womanly touch of her cooking made the meal delicious."

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Antonyms

male , manly , masculine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with womanly
homely , gently , daily , jolly , melly

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Variants

List of all variants of womanly that leads to same result
womanlier , womanliest , womanly

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Etymology

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Derived from the noun 'woman' and the suffix '-ly', indicating the quality or state of being.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'womanly' has been used in literature since the 14th century.

2. In some cultures, the term 'womanly' is used to describe a strong and capable woman, while in others it is used to describe a submissive and passive woman.

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Related Concepts

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1. femininity: The quality of being female or having characteristics traditionally associated with women.

2. masculinity: The quality of being male or having characteristics traditionally associated with men.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'womanly' has been used to describe strong and nurturing female characters. It can also be used to contrast the feminine qualities of women with the masculine qualities of men.

How to Memorize "womanly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman with graceful movements and nurturing qualities to remember the meaning of 'womanly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'womanly' with qualities such as grace, nurturing, and emotional sensitivity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Women Are Nurturing, Loving, Yielding' to remember the meaning of 'womanly'.

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