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

She saw her brother Asticot transfigured into the resplendent gentleman beyond her sphere, and sighed womanlike at my apotheosis.

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John

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 Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

“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 Marchand, J. N.

Her face was pale and serious; she looked older and more womanlike; but there was a steady light of happiness in her eyes which told its own tale.

From Sisters Three by Lloyd, Stanley