womanly

• Descreve qualidades tradicionalmente atribuídas às mulheres, como ternura, cuidado ou graça. Pode indicar tanto características femininas positivas quanto, em alguns contextos, uma adequação aos papéis tradicionais de gênero.

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.

   Feminino maduro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfeminineladylikematronlymotherlywomanlike

   Antônimosmanlymasculineunwomanly

2. Physically matureB2formal

   Having the physical characteristics of an adult woman.

   Feminino

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

   Sinônimosadultdevelopedfully grownmaturenubile

   Antônimosboyishgirlishunwomanly