Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
-     Same as 
nymph-like . 
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- adjective rare  Befitting a 
nymph . 
Etymologies
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Examples
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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’.
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She had caught on to two secrets; nymphly kisses had power, and his no meant yes.
Stork Naked Anthony, Piers 2006
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So this was Azalea, not a nymph but a girl with a nymphly shape.
Stork Naked Anthony, Piers 2006
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Ogres liked ugly in their own kind, but were not entirely immune to nymphly charms.
Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005
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Hannah moved her head, flinging her hair about in nymphly style.
Pet Peeve Anthony, Piers 2005
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"Eeeek!" she screamed in perfect nymphly manner, flinging her hair about.
Up In A Heaval Anthony, Piers 2002
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It was true: Passion's mouse did have that type of figure, in her nymphly aspect.
Zombie Lover Anthony, Piers 1998
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It was true: Passion's mouse did have that type of figure, in her nymphly aspect.
Zombie Lover Anthony, Piers 1998
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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
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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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