womanlike
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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
When the bold demand Comes from this hero for her heart and hand, In blush and smile her answer may be guessed; Yet, womanlike, she puts him to the test!
From Indian Legends of Minnesota by Mrs. Cordenio A. Severance
"Is he good?" asked Sylvia, womanlike, beginning with the morals.
From Moods by Louisa May Alcott
Frank friendship was very well; but now and then, womanlike, she longed for such current coin of courtesy.
From Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters by Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert) Rowe
Margaret, womanlike, loved the nicest of all feelings—"being wanted."
From There was a King in Egypt by Norma Lorimer
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