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ladylike

[ ley-dee-lahyk ]

adjective

  1. like a lady.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. befitting a lady:

    in a ladylike manner.

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ladylike

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adjective

  1. like or befitting a lady in manners and bearing; refined and fastidious
  2. derogatory.
    (of a man) effeminate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ±ô²¹»å²âËŒ±ô¾±°ì±ð²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ladylike1

First recorded in 1580–90; lady + -like
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Example Sentences

Female athletes made their debut at the modern Olympics in 1900 but were limited to a few sports deemed suitably ladylike, such as golf and croquet.

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Her mother, Anne, was a stickler for “pure†and ladylike behavior, which cramped Alice’s imagination.

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If Ms. Rush’s portrayals had one thing in common, it was a gentle, ladylike quality, which she put to use in films of many genres.

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But since I wasn’t that connected to Gerry, they were very pleased I was very ladylike.

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"In those days things were totally different; women playing football wasn't very ladylike."

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