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

“Then,” she decreed with womanlike philosophy, “you had a right to say so—because I love you, and that is settled.”

From The Key to Yesterday by Buck, Charles Neville

Her face was pale and serious; she looked older and more womanlike; but there was a steady light of happiness in her eyes which told its own tale.

From Sisters Three by Lloyd, Stanley

“Oh, Mr. Jacobs,” was all Virginia could say, and, womanlike, the tears filled her eyes and ran down her cheeks.

From Winning the Wilderness by Marchand, J. N.

Margaret, womanlike, loved the nicest of all feelings—"being wanted."

From There was a King in Egypt by Lorimer, Norma