womanlike

womanlike

English

Etymology

From woman +‎ -like.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈwʊmənlʌɪk/

Adjective

womanlike (comparative more womanlike, superlative most womanlike)

1. Befitting or characteristic of a woman.
2. Resembling a woman; feminine; (of a man) effeminate.

Synonyms

• womanly

Adverb

womanlike (comparative more womanlike, superlative most womanlike)

1. In a manner perceived to be characteristic of a woman.
   • 1974, GB Edwards, The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, New York 2007, p. 313:

     I really meant it for a compliment, and to put her in a good mood; but, woman-like, she took it the wrong way.

Anagrams

• Lomekwian