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womanish

adjective wom·an·ish \ˈwu̇-mə-nish\

: suitable for or typical of a woman rather than a man : not masculine

Full Definition of WOMANISH

1
:  associated with or characteristic of women rather than men
2
:  suggestive of a weak character :  effeminate <womanish fears>
— wom·an·ish·ly adverb
— wom·an·ish·ness noun
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First Known Use of WOMANISH

14th century

Related to WOMANISH

Synonyms
effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, effeminate
Antonyms
manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. womanish
  2. old-womanish
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