as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
what constitutes womanishness varies by culture and era
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Noun
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Plus, haven’t all of us women had some groundbreaking experience in our youth that has forced us to realize the downfalls of our own femininity?—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Nasha has an amazing masculinity to her, and Mickey 17 has this femininity to him.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
15 Aug. 2023
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In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear.—
Lizz Schumer,
Good Housekeeping,
24 May 2022
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In celebration of the brand’s 10-year anniversary, Pyo chose works from 19 artists that explored the subject of womanhood.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wonder also breezes in, with a billionaire’s crash landing into a swimming pool, a fabulous debut novel about womanhood and a gorgeous cookbook that celebrates California’s bounty.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Womanishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanishness. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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