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

He let his hands fall to his sides; he was more than ever distortedly womanlike, almost visibly possessed and driven by his single purpose.

From Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories by Gibbon, Perceval

And, womanlike, she wondered if this passion of the mind had drawn its strength and colour from the earlier wasted passion of his heart?

From The Builders by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

Yet, womanlike, she tried to hide her little worries, to make light of her girlish grief, and turn a brave face to the world.

From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May

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