womanfully
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of womanfully
1815–25; woman + (man)fully ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Vira Slywotzky was a suitably musicianly and intensely sympathetic Composer, and Megan Hart coped womanfully with Zerbinetta's near-impossible stratospherics.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2010
Hot tears are an apt response: the two most innocent characters die; the others grieve and carry on womanfully.
From Time Magazine Archive
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You may be sure that Jessie handles it womanfully, and that Carll shows up when it is over, wringing his dry hands.
From Time Magazine Archive
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We were borne inside, struggling manfully, but held secure most womanfully, in spite of our best endeavors.
From Herland by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins
She had always fancied Mrs. Blythe before, but now she met her with that indescribable tone suggestive of unmerited yet meekly, womanfully borne injury, which is so superior to either explanation or resentment.
From A Trooper Galahad by King, Charles
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