Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as nymph-like.

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  • adjective rare Befitting a nymph.

Etymologies

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nymph +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • She went to Radio Shack, nymphly garments flapping in the wind, garnering stares from the other customers who asked her if she were in a play or if she ‘was one of those free love people’.

    ECHO • by Michelle Klein 2007

  • She had caught on to two secrets; nymphly kisses had power, and his no meant yes.

    Stork Naked Anthony, Piers 2006

  • So this was Azalea, not a nymph but a girl with a nymphly shape.

    Stork Naked Anthony, Piers 2006

  • Ogres liked ugly in their own kind, but were not entirely immune to nymphly charms.

    Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005

  • Hannah moved her head, flinging her hair about in nymphly style.

    Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005

  • "Eeeek!" she screamed in perfect nymphly manner, flinging her hair about.

    Up In A Heaval Anthony, Piers 2002

  • It was true: Passion's mouse did have that type of figure, in her nymphly aspect.

    Zombie Lover Anthony, Piers 1998

  • It was true: Passion's mouse did have that type of figure, in her nymphly aspect.

    Zombie Lover Anthony, Piers 1998

  • There stood a fetching nymph with all the usual nymphly features: pretty face, flowing hair, perfect figure, and no clothing.

    Faun & Games Anthony, Piers 1997

  • In the process she showed a very nymphly pair of legs almost up to the panty line, in much the way the Demoness Sire would have done on purpose.

    Faun & Games Anthony, Piers 1997

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