Ladylike
/ˈleɪ.di.laɪ̯k/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.
"Coniux imperioſa. Ouidius. A ladylike wife that will be obeyed. […] Dura domina, imperioſa. Cic. A rigorous and ladilike dame that will be obeyed."
Adjective
- 1 befitting a woman of good breeding wordnet
Example
More examples"A Virginia native, she transferred to the newly formed CIA in 1947 and rose steadily through its ranks—while never giving up her Southern drawl or ladylike white gloves."
Etymology
From lady + -like.