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   ladylike

   /ˈleɪdɪlʌɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. appropriate for or typical of a well-bred, decorous woman or girl: "her antics were considered very undignified by her ladylike peers"

   Derivatives

   • 1. ladylikeness noun

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   What does ladylike mean?

   • refinado, elegante, bem educada… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! LADYLIKE definition: 1. graceful, polite, and behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman….

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   What is a ladylike character?

   • Of or connected with the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman. Laura is very ladylike and elegant, but also very acrobatic and agile. The focus was on ladylike grace, but with a modern twist. Suddenly, Joanna's ladylike features, which have been looking benignly tranquil, wrestle heroically and hilariously with the urge to laugh.

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   When was ladylike first used?

   • The earliest known use of the word ladylike is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for ladylike is from 1534, in the writing of Nicholas Udall, schoolmaster and playwright. ladylike is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: lady n., ‑like suffix.

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   What are ladylike pastimes?

   • She has ladylike pastimes: needlepoint, cake decorating, and arranging tea roses. However, if they can't live up to the standards of acting ladylike, they will be expelled. Though she considers herself dignified and ladylike, she's prone to throwing tantrums and acting childish when she's excited.

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   Ladylike means graceful, polite, and behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

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     graceful, polite, and behaving in a way that is thought to...

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   • Ladylike: French Translation

     ladylike translate: bien élevé, distingué. Learn more in the...

   • Ladylike: German Translation

     ladylike translate: damenhaft. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ladylike: Arabic Translation

     ladylike translate: يَليق بسُلوك سَيَّدة. Learn more in the...

   • Ladylike: Norwegian Translation

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   Sep 2, 2012 · Learn the meaning of ladylike, an adjective that describes something suitable, attractive, or elegant for a woman. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries for ladylike.

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   Behavior that seems appropriate for a polite, civilized girl or woman is sometimes called ladylike. A little girl might be scolded for not having ladylike manners if she puts her feet up on the table at a fancy restaurant.

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   Ladylike means graceful, polite, and behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Ladylike is an adjective and adverb that means behaving or appearing in a way that is suitable for a lady or a woman. It can also mean polite, refined, or elegant. Learn more about its origin, pronunciation, and examples from OED.

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   Ladylike means like or befitting a lady in manners and bearing, or refined and fastidious. It can also be derogatory for a man who is effeminate. See synonyms, derived forms, word history and example sentences.

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   polite and quiet; typical of what is supposed to be socially acceptable for a woman synonym refined. ladylike behaviour. Her language was not very ladylike. In those days it was not considered ladylike to go to work once you were married. Definitions on the go.