wifely
adjective
of, like, or befitting a wife.
unwifely
-
a word derived from
wifely.
Example Sentences
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She was contrite for her unwifely lack of abnegation.
From The Seeker by Harry Leon Wilson
"Dallas Shipping here, Mars and points Jupiterward, at your service," said a business-is-business, unwifely voice in his mind.
From Cerebrum by Lloyd Birmingham
Would she be capable of so unwifely a proceeding?
From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Lewis Wingfield
She shrank from facing his anger; from the revelation of debts and unwifely conduct which was inevitable.
From Love affairs of the Courts of Europe by Thornton Hall
Were Barbara "unwifely," I could not blame her, but neither could I have at hand my proof of dear miracles.
From The Kempton-Wace Letters by Jack London
