Womanlike
/ˈwʊmənlʌɪk/ adj, adv
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Befitting or characteristic of a woman.
- 2 Resembling a woman; feminine; (of a man) effeminate.
Adjective
- 1 resembling a woman wordnet
Adverb
- 1 In a manner perceived to be characteristic of a woman.
"I really meant it for a compliment, and to put her in a good mood; but, woman-like, she took it the wrong way."
Example
More examples"I really meant it for a compliment, and to put her in a good mood; but, woman-like, she took it the wrong way."
Etymology
From woman + -like.