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ladylike

 

[ ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

manner

In a manner that is characteristic of or suitable for a lady.

Synonyms

elegantly, gracefully

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

Word origin

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.