Womanish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈwu̇-mə-nish/ wom·an·ish

Meaning & Definition of Womanish

Womanish (adjective)

  1. associated with or characteristic of women rather than men
  2. suggestive of a weak character, effeminate

Womanish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities traditionally considered more suitable for women

    "such displays of emotion were once considered womanish and unseemly for a man"

    similar: effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly
    related: feminine, girlish, girlie, womanlike, womanly, old-maidish, overnice, prissy, spinsterish, dandyish, dudish, foppish, sappy, camp, campy, antimacho
    opposite: manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile

  2. of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women

    "she had a womanish gentleness, especially when dealing with children, that he loved"

    similar: female, feminine, womanlike, womanly
    related: girlie, girlish, effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine
    opposite: unfeminine, unwomanly
    near: boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Womanish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Womanish:

effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, female, feminine, womanlike, womanly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Womanish

Words with the opposite meaning of Womanish:

manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, unfeminine, unwomanly

Related Words for Womanish

girlish, girlie, old-maidish, overnice, prissy, spinsterish, dandyish, dudish, foppish, sappy, camp, campy, antimacho, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine

Near Antonyms of Womanish

boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho

Word Forms of Womanish

Derived words: womanishly (adverb), womanishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Womanish

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Womanish

What does "Womanish" mean?

"Womanish" means associated with or characteristic of women rather than men. As an adjective, it is defined as: associated with or characteristic of women rather than men. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Womanish"?

Other words for "Womanish" include effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, female and feminine. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Womanish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Womanish"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Womanish". Common alternatives include effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, female, feminine, womanlike and womanly.

What is the opposite of "Womanish"?

Antonyms of "Womanish" include manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, unfeminine and unwomanly. Near antonyms include boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish and male.

How do you use "Womanish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Womanish" in a sentence: "such displays of emotion were once considered womanish and unseemly for a man"; "she had a womanish gentleness, especially when dealing with children, that he loved".

Is "Womanish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Womanish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Womanish"?

"Womanish" is pronounced /ˈwu̇-mə-nish/ and divided into syllables as wom·an·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Womanish"?

First known use: 14th century.