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Definition of womanliness

womanliness

/ˈwʊm.ən.li.nəs/
wom · an · li · ness

Adjective:womanly
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1

The state or quality of having traits, manners, or physical attributes traditionally associated with an adult female.

Example

"The novel explores changing nineteenth-century ideals of grace, independence, and womanliness."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the adjective 'womanly' plus the suffix '-ness', with 'woman' deriving from the Old English compound 'wifmann' (literally 'woman-person').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Womanliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/womanliness
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