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
Her dresses are all of this dove-like tint.
From The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury by Coolidge, Asenath Carver
No one thought anything of that colourless oval face, those dove-like eyes, that intelligent brow shaded by heavy curls.
From Jasper Lyle by Ward, Harriet
She longed to go with this dove-like creature whom she had saved from death; her heart clung to her—how could she leave her?
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
