adverb
- in a manner considered characteristic of or appropriate to women
Usage: often considered outdated or potentially offensive
Examples
- He was criticized for behaving womanishly during the argument.
- The character was portrayed as speaking womanishly in the old play.
- Such terms as ‘womanishly’ reflect outdated gender stereotypes.
- The actor moved womanishly across the stage in his role.
- Critics noted the womanishly delicate way he handled the situation.