womanlike

Example Sentences

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“We wanted to make ourselves look pretty and attractive and womanlike, in spite of the uniform,” said Nina Shebalina, a mechanic in the 586th Regiment.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

It was foolish in him, with her Harold there; still it was something to be rewarded, somehow, and, womanlike, she tendered the contemplation of her inaccessibility in his rival's bliss.

From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.

Thus, womanlike, secure in the possession of her own heart’s desire, she spoke contemptuously of one for whom she really entertained a great and deep-laid respect.

From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Mitford, Bertram

And, womanlike, she wondered if this passion of the mind had drawn its strength and colour from the earlier wasted passion of his heart?

From The Builders by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

Finding pride insufficient for her solace, she now, womanlike, sought what she had refused.

From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis