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
His neat and well-groomed plumage is fine and very silky, almost dove-like in colouring, and although there are no gaudy features about it, few of our birds are so exquisitely dressed.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje
The heaven of dove-like blue Bent o'er the azure, round and true As magic sphere of crystal glass, Where faith sees plain the pageant pass Of things unseen.
From Later Poems by Carman, Bliss
Dolly sat knitting, the light shining on her infantile fair hair, her eyes downcast in a dove-like meekness.
From In the Mountains by Arnim, Elizabeth von
