womanlike
Americanadjective
Related Words
See womanly.
Other Word Forms
- unwomanlike adjective
Etymology
Origin of womanlike
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; 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
"Is he good?" asked Sylvia, womanlike, beginning with the morals.
From Moods by Alcott, Louisa May
Margaret, womanlike, loved the nicest of all feelings—"being wanted."
From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma
He let his hands fall to his sides; he was more than ever distortedly womanlike, almost visibly possessed and driven by his single purpose.
From Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories by Gibbon, Perceval
Thus, womanlike, secure in the possession of her own heart’s desire, she spoke contemptuously of one for whom she really entertained a great and deep-laid respect.
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Mitford, Bertram
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