womanlike
Americanadjective
Synonym Usage
See womanly.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of womanlike
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; see origin at woman, -like
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
Then, consciously womanlike, she sought relief in talk.
From Tree, Spare that Woodman by Dave Dryfoos
“Then,” she decreed with womanlike philosophy, “you had a right to say so—because I love you, and that is settled.”
From The Key to Yesterday by Charles Neville Buck
Almost the first thing Francezka, womanlike, asked of Madame Riano was, whether she had saved their boxes.
From Francezka by Molly Elliot Seawell
"Is he good?" asked Sylvia, womanlike, beginning with the morals.
From Moods by Louisa May Alcott
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