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ladylike

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Adj — Behaving or appearing in a refined, polite, feminine way traditionally expected of a well-mannered woman.

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Etymology

From "lady" plus the suffix "-like".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ladylike” mean?

The word “ladylike” means behaving or appearing in a refined, polite, feminine way traditionally expected of a well-mannered woman. In plain terms, polite, graceful, and proper in a traditionally feminine way.

How do you pronounce “ladylike”?

“Ladylike” is pronounced LAY-dee-lyk (/ˈleɪ.di.laɪ̯k/ in IPA).

How do you use “ladylike” in a sentence?

Here is “ladylike” used in a sentence: “She sat with her hands folded in a ladylike manner.”

What part of speech is “ladylike”?

“Ladylike” is an adjective.

Related words

young-lady-like

Nearby words

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