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la·dy·like
 ladylike
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- pronunciation:
- leI
di
laIk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
like, characteristic of, or befitting a lady; cultivated; refined; well-bred.
a ladylike figureladylike manners- synonyms:
- cultivated, dignified, refined, respectable, well-bred
- antonyms:
- coarse
- similar words:
- courteous, cultured, decorous, finished, genteel, mannerly, polished
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| definition 2: |
too concerned with or aware of etiquette or the like.
her ladylike consternation at his vulgar speech- similar words:
- conventional, uptight
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| related words: |
polite, refined, well-bred |
adverb + (adj.)ladylike
either, perfectly, quite, very
(adj.)ladylike
+ noun
accessory,
bag,
bed,
behavior,
clothes,
coat,
collection,
creation,
demeanor,
dress,
fall,
fashion,
feel,
gentility,
glove,
jacket,
jeans,
look,
manner,
pearl,
penchant,
pump,
riding,
skirt,
style,
suit,
tank,
tone
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| derivation: |
ladylikeness (n.) |
The word ladylike
contains the following part:
-like
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means similar to, in the manner of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -like
attaches primarily to English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
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