Dolliness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being like a doll. uncountable

    "She had a very fresh complexion and a pretty, round little face saved from any dolliness by the steadiness of her blue eyes, the firmness of her mouth, and the expression of quiet self-possession."

Example

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"She had a very fresh complexion and a pretty, round little face saved from any dolliness by the steadiness of her blue eyes, the firmness of her mouth, and the expression of quiet self-possession."

Etymology

From dolly + -ness.

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