I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from woman (I) + like, adjective
: resembling or characteristic of a woman : having qualities natural to or peculiar to women: as
a. of a woman : manifesting characteristic feminine foibles
a womanlike lack of promptness
b. of a man : womanish
ashamed at being surprised in a womanlike expression of sorrow — Sir Walter Scott
Synonyms: see female
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from woman (I) + like, adverb
: womanly