as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
some cultures consider softheartedness a typical element of womanliness
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Noun
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Since ascending the throne alongside her husband in January 2024, Queen Mary of Denmark’s royal style has been dominantly comprised of statement-making power pieces with touches of femininity throughout.—
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An Interview with Marlowe Granados Isabel Slone The author of Happy Hour on charm as currency, the resilience of feminity, and getting away with things.—
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.—
Noun
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
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Like how cliffrose roots were once used as lining in diapers, and about the Navajo life ceremonies our guides have celebrated, from a baby’s first laugh to a girl’s transition to womanhood.—
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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