womanlike
Having feminine traits
Womanlike describes qualities or behaviors considered characteristic of women—gentle, nurturing, graceful.
The word is less common than womanly and carries a slightly more neutral, observational tone: He moved with womanlike grace.
It can describe anyone or anything exhibiting such traits, without the explicitly approving connotation that womanly sometimes carries.
Befitting refined femininity
- girlishYouthfully feminine in manner
- femininityFemale nature or character
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
refined · poised · sophisticated · graceful · delicate · soft · dainty · stylish
Showing kind concern
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
supportive · kindness · affectionate · comforting · gentle · patient · understanding · loving
Showing parental warmth
- matriarchalFemale-headed family structure
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- maternityState of being pregnant
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
bonding · protective · guidance · fostering · nurturing · childrearing · upbringing · breastfeeding
Quick to understand
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- discerningHaving keen judgment
instinctual · intuition · emotional intelligence · receptive · attuned · understanding · aware · observant
ladylike
Befitting refined femininity
- girlishYouthfully feminine in manner
- femininityFemale nature or character
- demureModestly reserved in manner
elegant · refined · poised · sophisticated · graceful · delicate · soft · dainty · stylish · fashionable
caring
Showing kind concern
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
warmth · supportive · kindness · affectionate · comforting · gentle · patient · understanding · loving · protective
motherly
Showing parental warmth
- matriarchalFemale-headed family structure
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- maternityState of being pregnant
caregiver · bonding · protective · guidance · fostering · nurturing · childrearing · upbringing · breastfeeding · nesting
perceptive
Quick to understand
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
discerning · instinctual · intuition · emotional intelligence · receptive · attuned · understanding · aware · observant · thoughtful