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
She saw her brother Asticot transfigured into the resplendent gentleman beyond her sphere, and sighed womanlike at my apotheosis.
From The Belovéd Vagabond by William John Locke
It was foolish in him, with her Harold there; still it was something to be rewarded, somehow, and, womanlike, she tendered the contemplation of her inaccessibility in his rival's bliss.
From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Charles J. Post
Robert tossed his head and looked ferocious, while Peggy peered in his rugged face, and, womanlike, admired him the more for his determination.
From About Peggy Saville by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
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 Perceval Gibbon
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