womanfully

[ woom-uhn-fuh-lee ]

adverb

1. in a manner full of womanly spirit:

   She struggled womanfully to complete the task.

Word History and Origins

Origin of womanfully¹

1815–25; woman + (man)fully ( def )

Example Sentences

As for Mrs. Bruce, she struggled—well, womanfully—to hold her tongue, and womanfully succeeded.

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She dealt out sovereigns—womanfully, and had had Mrs. and Miss Meager at her feet.

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We were borne inside, struggling manfully, but held secure most womanfully, in spite of our best endeavors.

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She manfully struggled on, however—womanfully would perhaps be a stronger and more appropriate word.

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As many as forty high schools in one week tried to overwhelm us, but our staff stood the test womanfully and won.

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