Transcription
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- [woo m-uh n-lahyk]
- /ˈwʊm ənˌlaɪk/
- /ˈwʊ.mən.laɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [woo m-uh n-lahyk]
- /ˈwʊm ənˌlaɪk/
Definitions of womanlike word
- adjective womanlike like a woman; womanly. 1
- noun womanlike Befitting or characteristic of a woman. 1
- adjective womanlike like or fit for a woman; womanly 0
- adjective womanlike Resembling a woman; feminine; (of a man) effeminate. 0
- adverb womanlike In a manner perceived to be characteristic of a woman. 0
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Origin of womanlike
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at woman, -like
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Parts of speech for Womanlike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
womanlike popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
womanlike usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for womanlike
adjective womanlike
- epicene — Having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex.
- feminine — pertaining to a woman or girl: feminine beauty; feminine dress.
- womanish — womanlike or feminine.
- womanly — like or befitting a woman; feminine; not masculine or girlish.
- effeminate — (of a man or boy) having traits, tastes, habits, etc., traditionally considered feminine, as softness or delicacy.
Antonyms for womanlike
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