la·dy·like (l  d -l k )adj. 1. Characteristic of a lady; well-bred. 2. Appropriate for or becoming to a lady. See Synonyms at female. 3. Unduly sensitive to matters of propriety or decorum. 4. Lacking virility or strength. la dy·likeness n. |
ladylike [ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk]
adj
1. like or befitting a lady in manners and bearing; refined and fastidious
2. Derogatory (of a man) effeminate
ladylikeness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | ladylike - befitting a woman of good breeding; "ladylike manners" refined - (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel; "she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship"; "refined people with refined taste" |
ladylike
adjective refined, cultured, sophisticated, elegant, proper, modest, respectable, polite, genteel, courtly, well-bred, decorous She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps.
rude, unrefined, impolite, discourteous, uncultured, unladylike, ill-bred, unmannerly, ill-mannered
rude, unrefined, impolite, discourteous, uncultured, unladylike, ill-bred, unmannerly, ill-mannered
Translations
ladylike [ˈleɪdilaɪk] adj [woman] → distingué(e); [clothes, manners, action] → digne d'une dame
Remember, grimacing is not ladylike → Souvenez-vous, faire la grimace n'est pas digne d'une dame.
Remember, grimacing is not ladylike → Souvenez-vous, faire la grimace n'est pas digne d'une dame.
ladylike [ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk] adj (person) → ben educato/a, distinto/a; (manners) → da signora, distinto/a
ladylike [ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk] adj (person) → ben educato/a, distinto/a; (manners) → da signora, distinto/a
ladylike [ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk] adj (person) → ben educato/a, distinto/a; (manners) → da signora, distinto/a
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