womanlike /ˈwʊmənlʌɪk/adjective 2adverb 1forms 2 adjective2 •Befitting or characteristic of a woman. •Resembling a woman; feminine; (of a man) effeminate. adverb1 •In a manner perceived to be characteristic of a woman.I really meant it for a compliment, and to put her in a good mood; but, woman-like, she took it the wrong way. — 1974 formsmore womanlike · most womanlike