womanly
adjective
like or befitting a woman; feminine; not masculine or girlish.
womanliness
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a word derived from
womanly.
Example Sentences
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Her womanliness is a matter of personal conviction.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2022
The strongest element of “Heartland,” then, is its unabashed womanliness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2018
After decades of defining ideal womanliness based on humility and positivity, it’s no wonder we’re thrown off by one who stands up and says, I’m angry, I was wronged, and I deserve to be here.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2018
In “Divertimento No. 15” the Miami women — scintillatingly musical — perfectly show how Balanchine combined womanliness with youthfulness; they’re both fresh, like buds, and decisive.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2013
He could never cease to marvel that one of her education, position and tender womanliness should take such pains and have such pleasure in helping, entertaining and serving such as he.
From Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work by Rev. Gross Alexander
