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View usage for: (leɪdilaɪk) adjectiveIf you say that a woman or girl is ladylike, you mean that she behaves in a polite, dignified, and graceful way. I hate to be blunt, Frankie, but she just didn't strike me as being very ladylike. She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps. Synonyms: refined, cultured, sophisticated, elegant More Synonyms of ladylike ladylike in British English (ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk) adjective1. like or befitting a lady in manners and bearing; refined and fastidious 2. derogatory (of a man) effeminate Derived forms ladylikeness (ˈladyˌlikeness) noun ladylike in American English (ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk) adjective like, characteristic of, or suitable for a lady; refined; well-bred SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfeˌmale Examples of 'ladylike' in a sentenceladylike Definition refined and fastidious She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps. Synonyms Opposites rude , unrefined , impolite , discourteous , uncultured , unladylike , unmannerly , ill-mannered Additional synonymsDefinition ceremoniously polite a large man with a gentle, courtly manner Synonyms ceremonious, civil, formal, obliging, refined, polite, dignified, stately, aristocratic, gallant, affable, urbane, decorous, chivalrous, highbred, elegantDefinition showing good taste or manners He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends. Synonyms refined, advanced, polished, intellectual, educated, sophisticated, accomplished, scholarly, enlightened, knowledgeable, well-informed, genteel, urbane, erudite, highbrow, well-bred, well-readDefinition attractive and graceful or stylish Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. Synonyms stylish, fine, beautiful, sophisticated, delicate, artistic, handsome, fashionable, refined, cultivated, chic, luxurious, exquisite, nice, discerning, graceful, polished, sumptuous, genteel, choice, tasteful, urbane, courtly, modish, comely (old-fashioned), à la mode, schmick (Australian, informal) - ladle
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Additional synonymsDefinition respectable, polite, and well-bred two ladies with genteel manners and voices Synonyms refined, cultured, mannerly, elegant, formal, gentlemanly, respectable, polite, cultivated, courteous, courtly, well-bred, ladylike, well-manneredDefinition cultivated or refined Certain words are not acceptable in polite society. Synonyms refined, cultured, civilized, polished, sophisticated, elegant, genteel, urbane, courtly, well-bredDefinition correct in behaviour In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage. Synonyms polite, right, becoming, seemly, fitting, fit, mannerly, suitable, decent, gentlemanly, refined, respectable, befitting, genteel, de rigueur, ladylike, meet (archaic), decorous, punctilious, comme il faut Definition having good social standing or reputation He came from a respectable middle-class family. Synonyms honourable, good, respected, decent, proper, worthy, upright, admirable, honest, dignified, venerable, reputable, decorous, estimableDefinition intelligent, knowledgeable, or able to appreciate culture and the arts Recently her tastes have become more sophisticated. Synonyms cultured, refined, cultivated, worldly, cosmopolitan, urbane, jet-set, world-weary, citified, worldly-wise |