Wifely: meaning, definitions and examples

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wifely

 

[ หˆwฤซflฤ“ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

spousal attributes

The term 'wifely' refers to qualities or characteristics typically associated with a wife. It encompasses behaviors such as nurturing, supportive, and caring that are often expected in a marital relationship. The use of 'wifely' can vary culturally and contextually, reflecting traditional gender roles or more modern interpretations. This word emphasizes the relational aspect of being a wife, highlighting the responsibilities and roles often attributed to this position.

Synonyms

domestic, marital, partnerly, spousal

Examples of usage

  • She has always shown wifely devotion to her family.
  • In his eyes, her wifely duties were never in question.
  • She approached her job with a wifely sense of care and dedication.

Translations

Translations of the word "wifely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esposa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ehefrau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ istri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะถะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpouse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esposa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manลพelka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manลพelka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆปๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kona

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะนะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒฃแƒฆแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arvad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esposa

Etymology

The word 'wifely' originates from the Old English term 'wif', which means 'woman' or 'wife'. Historically, the concept of a 'wife' has roots in various cultural practices surrounding marriage, where a wife was seen as the female partner in a legally recognized union. With time, the language used to describe the roles of wives evolved. The suffix '-ly' is a common addition in English to form adjectives that describe a characteristic of a noun, in this case, relating to 'wife'. As societal norms shifted and the roles of women changed, 'wifely' began to encapsulate not just the traditional duties expected of wives but also the emotional and supportive attributes tied to partnership. In modern times, while still tied to its historical context, 'wifely' can also reflect more egalitarian views within marriages, where both partners share responsibilities and support each other.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,917 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.