womanly

/'wumənli/

Thân thiện

A womanly figure in a flowing dress offers a comforting hand to a child.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having qualities traditionally considered appropriate, desirable, or characteristic of a woman, especially a mature woman. This describes traits, behaviors, or appearances that are associated with femininity, such as gentleness, compassion, grace, or nurturing.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She possessed a womanly grace and strength that commanded respect.
  • The novel explores the womanly virtues of patience and resilience in the face of hardship.
  • Her voice had a soft, womanly quality to it.

Advanced Usage

• "womanly wisdom": Refers to insight, understanding, or practical knowledge considered characteristic of mature female experience.

  • She offered womanly wisdom that helped guide her younger sisters.

• "womanly figure": Describes a body shape with curves traditionally associated with adult femininity.

  • The dress was designed to flatter a womanly figure.

Variants and Related Words

• Womanliness (noun): The quality or state of being womanly.

  • Her womanliness was expressed through both her strength and her compassion.

• Unwomanly (adjective): Not considered typical or appropriate for a woman (often used in historical or critical contexts).

  • In that era, seeking political power was seen as unwomanly behavior.

Synonyms

• Feminine: Having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with women.
• Ladylike: Behaving in a polite, refined, or appropriate way for a woman (can sometimes imply restraint).
• Matronly: Like a mature, often married woman, sometimes emphasizing dignity or a staid appearance.

Antonyms

• Manly: Having qualities traditionally considered appropriate for a man.
• Unfeminine: Lacking qualities traditionally associated with women.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
   • womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• feminine