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
When the bold demand Comes from this hero for her heart and hand, In blush and smile her answer may be guessed; Yet, womanlike, she puts him to the test!
From Indian Legends of Minnesota by Mrs. Cordenio A. Severance
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
Then, consciously womanlike, she sought relief in talk.
From Tree, Spare that Woodman by Dave Dryfoos
Robert tossed his head and looked ferocious, while Peggy peered in his rugged face, and, womanlike, admired him the more for his determination.
From About Peggy Saville by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
