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old-womanish

 

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Adjective old-womanish has 1 sense
  1. old-maidish, old-womanish - primly fastidious
    Antonym: unfastidious (indirect, via fastidious)

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old-womanish

Part of speech: Adjective

1. Sense: characteristic of or pertaining to an old woman; resembling or befitting an elderly woman.
Usage: She wore an old-womanish hat and carried a cane, giving her an air of elegance and wisdom beyond her years.
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2. Sense: pertaining to the mannerisms or behavior associated with older women.
Usage: Her constant nagging and habit of carrying tissues in her sleeve made her seem old-womanish.
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3. Sense: characteristic of something that appeals predominantly to older women.
Usage: The bookstore had a section dedicated to old-womanish romance novels, showcasing stories of love and passion in the twilight years.
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