Female and Manlike

Opposite meaning words

Female adjective - Of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women.

Usage example: female standards of housekeeping imposed by the women at the vacation cottage weren't especially popular with the men

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Manlike is an antonym for female.

Manlike adjective - Having qualities or traits that are traditionally considered inappropriate for a girl or woman.

Usage example: polls have shown that strong-willed, assertive women running for public office are regarded by some voters as too manlike

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Female is an antonym for manlike.

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Manlike and Female. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/female/manlike

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