womanlike

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 winced, and reached for the hand, womanlike.

From The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play by Goddard, Charles

Finding pride insufficient for her solace, she now, womanlike, sought what she had refused.

From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis

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 Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

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