How can I sound more ladylike?
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Ladylike
/ˈleɪ.di.laɪ̯k/
Synonyms for "ladylike" (73 found)
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5 entriesladylike behaviorladylike dressladylike handwritingladylike mannersladylike posture
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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.
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Coniux imperioſa. Ouidius. A ladylike wife that will be obeyed. […] Dura domina, imperioſa. Cic. A rigorous and ladilike dame that will be obeyed.
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Is it ladylike to giggle? / Is it ladylike to wink? / Is it ladylike to ride a horse astraddle? / Is it ladylike to wiggle? / Is it ladylike to drink? / Is it ladylike upon the beach to paddle? […]
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