womanly

• Qualifie les qualités traditionnellement attribuées aux femmes, telles que la douceur, la sollicitude ou la grâce.

Describes qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness, nurturing, or grace.

1. Befitting a mature womanB2formal

   Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a mature woman, such as grace, dignity, and nurturing.

   féminin, digne d'une femme mûre

   • She carried herself with a womanly grace that commanded respect.
   • Her womanly wisdom guided the family through difficult times.
   • He admired her womanly strength and compassion.

   Synonymesfeminineladylikematronlymotherlywomanlike

   Antonymesmanlymasculineunwomanly

2. Physically matureB2formal

   Having the physical characteristics of an adult woman.

   Physiologiquement adulte (pour une femme)

   • She developed a womanly figure as she grew older.
   • The dress was designed to flatter womanly curves.
   • Her voice had a soft, womanly quality.

   Synonymesadultdevelopedfully grownmaturenubile

   Antonymesboyishgirlishunwomanly