ladylike

[ ley-dee-lahyk ]
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adjective
  1. like a lady.

  2. befitting a lady: in a ladylike manner.

Origin of ladylike

1
First recorded in 1580–90; lady + -like

Other words for ladylike

Other words from ladylike

  • la·dy·like·ness, noun
  • un·la·dy·like, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ladylike

ladylike

/ (ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk) /


adjective
  1. like or befitting a lady in manners and bearing; refined and fastidious

  2. derogatory (of a man) effeminate

Derived forms of ladylike

  • ladylikeness, noun

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