Gender Roles In Literature

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.

noun a surname or a given name, often used as a character name in literature or media

• Mr. Helmer is the CEO of the company.
• Have you met Helmer yet? He's in charge around here.
• Helmer is the big boss, don't mess with him.
• In this organization, Helmer is like a king ruling over his subjects.