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
“Oh, Mr. Jacobs,” was all Virginia could say, and, womanlike, the tears filled her eyes and ran down her cheeks.
From Winning the Wilderness by Marchand, J. N.
Almost the first thing Francezka, womanlike, asked of Madame Riano was, whether she had saved their boxes.
From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot
Once safe in this asylum, womanlike, she hastened to peep out at the arrivals.
From The Girl From Tim's Place by Munn, Charles Clark
Perhaps it was because she had no fear that she played so boldly, recognizing in him the true gentleman, and womanlike, presuming on this knowledge.
From The Salamander by Johnson, Owen
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