adjective
- having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in appearance or behavior
Usage: often considered offensive when applied to men
Examples
- His womanish voice made him self-conscious during presentations.
- The critic dismissed the poet’s work as overly womanish and sentimental.
- She rejected the notion that caring for children was somehow womanish behavior.
- The character’s womanish mannerisms were exaggerated for comedic effect.
- He was teased for his womanish interest in fashion and decorating.