ladylike

la·dy·like

adj \-ˌlīk\

Definition of LADYLIKE

1

: becoming or suitable to a lady

2

: resembling a lady in appearance or manners : well-bred

3

a : feeling or showing too much concern about elegance or propriety <ladylike embarrassment at not being the wife of a real doctor — Lewis Vogler> b : lacking in strength, force, or virility

Examples of LADYLIKE

1. encouraging young women to be more ladylike

First Known Use of LADYLIKE

1586

Rhymes with LADYLIKE

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