dove-like

Example Sentences

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In French, the word “pigeon” has two senses: a dove-like bird, but also a dupe, victim or fall guy.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2015

The three decanters boast an avian grace: the Swan's swooping body, the Flamingo's long slender neck and the Paloma's dove-like curves.

From Time Magazine Archive

And once more he realized how Nancy in her dove-like innocence had absorbed and submerged the existence of those around her.

From The Devourers by Chartres, Annie Vivanti

"I hope"——began the dove-like murmur of a fair invalid: she ceased, and her dewy eyes told all she would have said.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

In her letters Richard admired her tender feeling, her dove-like innocence and pure love.

From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von