Feminine Traits

adjective having the qualities traditionally associated with a woman of good breeding, manners, and behavior; refined and well-mannered

• She always conducts herself in a very ladylike manner, with impeccable manners and grace.
• She may not always be ladylike, but she sure knows how to have a good time.
• She's not exactly the most ladylike person you'll meet, but she's a lot of fun to be around.
• Her ladylike demeanor belies a fierce determination and strength underneath.

adjective having qualities or characteristics typically associated with women

• Her behavior was considered womanish by the conservative society.
• She's really into all that womanish stuff like makeup and fashion.
• Don't be so womanish, just try the spicy food!
• His fear of spiders was almost womanish in its intensity.

adjective having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as grace, beauty, or gentleness

• She carried herself with a grace and poise that was undeniably womanly.
• Her womanly intuition told her that something was not right.
• She was rocking that womanly confidence.
• The mountains stood tall and womanly against the horizon.