ladylike
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ladylike
- /ˈleɪ.di.laɪ̯k/
Where it comes from
From lady + -like.
adjective more ladylike · most ladylike · lady-like · ladilike
- Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman. Coniux imperioſa. Ouidius. A ladylike wife that will be obeyed. […] Dura domina, imperioſa. Cic. A rigorous and ladilike dame that will be obeyed.
adverb more ladylike · most ladylike · lady-like · ladilike
- In the manner of a lady. Mirrin had lifted her second cup of tea, holding it, ladylike, with finger and thumb of her right hand while her left palm supported the saucer.
