womanlike
Americanadjective
Related Words
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
Finding pride insufficient for her solace, she now, womanlike, sought what she had refused.
From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis
"Is he good?" asked Sylvia, womanlike, beginning with the morals.
From Moods by Alcott, Louisa May
“There is no real reason why you should not make an Empress, dearest,” said her mother, in pride of the girl’s beauty, and desiring, womanlike, to promote her child’s happiness.
From The Princess Virginia by Guipon, Leon
She winced, and reached for the hand, womanlike.
From The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play by Goddard, Charles
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