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ladylike

[ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk]

ladylike Definition

  • 1appropriate for or typical of a well-bred, decorous woman or girl
  • 2polite and behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman or girl

Using ladylike: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ladylike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She always sits up straight and crosses her legs in a ladylike manner.

  • Example

    She has a very ladylike way of speaking.

  • Example

    She was dressed in a ladylike fashion.

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    Her behavior was always ladylike.

ladylike Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ladylike

Antonyms for ladylike

Phrases with ladylike

  • behaving in a polite and refined way that is considered appropriate for a woman

    Example

    She was taught to exhibit ladylike conduct at all times.

  • the quality of being charming in a way that is considered appropriate for a woman

    Example

    Her ladylike charm won over everyone she met.

  • ladylike manners

    polite and refined behavior that is considered appropriate for a woman

    Example

    She was praised for her ladylike manners at the dinner party.

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Summary: ladylike in Brief

'Ladylike' [ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk] describes behavior or appearance that is appropriate or typical of a well-bred, decorous woman or girl. It denotes politeness and socially acceptable behavior, as in 'She always sits up straight and crosses her legs in a ladylike manner.' The term extends into phrases like 'ladylike conduct,' 'ladylike charm,' and 'ladylike manners,' which describe refined and appropriate behavior.