Meaning & use
womanish
Last updated
resembling or characteristic of a woman, especially when used to describe a man in a way that is often considered disparaging or effeminate.
See it in a sentence
Critics of the era mocked the poet's womanish sensitivity in his verses.
The character's womanish gestures were meant to unsettle the audience's expectations.
A note on using this word
Unlike the neutral term 'womanly,' 'womanish' often carries a negative or mocking connotation when applied to men.
Words with a similar meaning
effeminateunmanly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “womanish”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.