Ladyish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of a lady; ladylike.

    "Do you think it was a ladyish, afternoon call, another-cup-of-tea-please apparition that visits your Professor Cranks and that journalist chap you are always talking about?"

Synonyms

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feminine

Example

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"Do you think it was a ladyish, afternoon call, another-cup-of-tea-please apparition that visits your Professor Cranks and that journalist chap you are always talking about?"

Etymology

From lady + -ish.

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