WOMANISHNESS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

womanishness

noun

Definition of womanishness

as in femininity

the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women what constitutes womanishness varies by culture and era

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Noun

Bustiers and bra tops, particularly at Chloé, offered a confident, sensual take on femininity, alongside romantic dresses and elevated separates.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
For the film, Cowan dug into the idea of the modern debutante dress, looking to the annual Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris for inspiration, while working in ample femininity and polish.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of femininity

Noun

In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear.

— Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022
For makeup, Campbell emphasized the romanticism and feminity of her gown with long eyelashes and a pink lip.

— Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 23 May 2022

Definition of feminity

Noun

Based between Saudi Arabia and The Netherlands, AlSoghayer’s work explores womanhood, memory, friendship, patriarchy and growing up within a rapidly changing society.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
The dramedy takes on questions of womanhood and a woman’s control over her own body.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of womanhood

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