Ladylike: meaning, definitions and examples
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ladylike
[ ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk ]
behavior
Behaving in a polite, dignified, and elegant way, typically associated with traditional ideas of femininity.
Synonyms
elegant, graceful, polite, refined
Examples of usage
- She crossed her legs in a ladylike manner.
- She always speaks in a ladylike tone.
manner
In a manner that is characteristic of or suitable for a lady.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She walked ladylike across the room.
- She sat ladylike at the table.
Translations
Translations of the word "ladylike" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feminina
🇮🇳 नारी-सुलभ
🇩🇪 damenhaft
🇮🇩 anggun
🇺🇦 жіночний
🇵🇱 damski
🇯🇵 淑やか
🇫🇷 féminine
🇪🇸 femenina
🇹🇷 hanımefendi gibi
🇰🇷 숙녀다운
🇸🇦 أنثوي
🇨🇿 dámský
🇸🇰 dámsky
🇨🇳 淑女般的
🇸🇮 žensko
🇮🇸 kvenlegur
🇰🇿 әйелдік
🇬🇪 ქალური
🇦🇿 qadınsayağı
🇲🇽 femenina
Etymology
The term 'ladylike' originated in the 19th century and is a combination of the words 'lady' and 'like'. It reflects the societal expectations of how women should behave with grace, elegance, and politeness. The concept of being ladylike has evolved over time, but it continues to be associated with traditional notions of femininity.
See also: lady.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,108 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30105 unvarnished
- 30106 pram
- 30107 readying
- 30108 ladylike
- 30109 offish
- 30110 delightedly
- 30111 renumbering
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