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

Once safe in this asylum, womanlike, she hastened to peep out at the arrivals.

From The Girl From Tim's Place by Munn, Charles Clark

Nanette, womanlike, cried many times during the nights because of the lack of a mirror and a comb for her untidy hair.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 by Various

Margaret, womanlike, loved the nicest of all feelings—"being wanted."

From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma

Perhaps it was because she had no fear that she played so boldly, recognizing in him the true gentleman, and womanlike, presuming on this knowledge.

From The Salamander by Johnson, Owen