womanly

Example Sentences

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“This is the most womanly I think I’ve ever been in my life,” Gutierrez said, appraising the image in which she pulled a piece of gardening netting over her face.

From New York Times

Nor did he speak in a high-pitched voice or affect noticeably womanly gestures.

From Los Angeles Times

There's nothing inherently womanly about so-called women's work.

From Salon

“A few even suggested it as just a womanly act of self-determination, anything to keep from accepting God’s standard of respect and love for every human life.”

From Seattle Times

The fight does not bring glory or peace of mind, just heartache and more pain than maybe it’s worth – and what is more womanly than that?

From The Guardian