ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sportswomanlike

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sportswomanlike is an adjective meaning (dated, used of a woman) sportsmanlike.

Meaning

(dated, used of a woman) sportsmanlike.

Example Sentences

"I suppose it must sound terribly sloshy to you, Uncle Max," faltered Nora. "Never mind that, my dear. I have always understood that under the most sportswomanlike jumper a tender heart might be beating."

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sportsome, sportsmanlike, ladylike, gentlemanlike, sportive, lady-like.

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