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 Charles J. Post
Finding pride insufficient for her solace, she now, womanlike, sought what she had refused.
From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Davis Brinton
She sank down on the stump of a tree and, burying her face in her hands, gave way, womanlike, to a torrent of tears.
From By Right of Conquest A Novel by Arthur Hornblow
“Oh, Mr. Jacobs,” was all Virginia could say, and, womanlike, the tears filled her eyes and ran down her cheeks.
From Winning the Wilderness by J. N. Marchand
