WOMANLIKE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

womanlike

adjective

ˈwu̇-mən-ˌlīk

Definition of womanlike

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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Designers like Chloé and Bottega Veneta have used the earthy color as a way to contrast sexy silhouettes or ground feminine pieces.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Hadid immediately set the tone for not only the feminine prowess that would fill the stage but the ethereal beauty, too.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of feminine

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Roan also adds an new verse to the song, slightly changing the lyrics to reference a mediocre female suitor alongside Rodrigo’s original lines.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Roan recently performed at Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival in late August as part of an all-female lineup that featured Doechii, Rachel Chinouriri, Garbage, the Breeders and more.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of female

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