as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the photograph shows the silhouette of a full, womanlike figure framed against the backlight from an open farmhouse door
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Adjective
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The royal paired the jacket with a flowing pleated midi skirt, offering a balance between structured and feminine, and nude pointed-toe pumps.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 July 2025 -
Vionic Orinda 2 Ballet Flat Ballet flats add a feminine touch to any outfit.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Since a female colleague accused Horner of inappropriate behaviour early last year, Horner’s circumstances at Red Bull have been featured heavily in the news.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Horner, husband to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner, has been fired over a year after being cleared of inappropriate behavior following an investigation over allegations made against him by a female colleague.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Womanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanlike. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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