ladylikeness
- noun
- /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪknəs/
- Archaic
:
feminidad
- Her ladylikeness was evident in every gesture and word she spoke.
Examples
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The school prided itself on teaching decorum and ladylikeness to all its students.
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The ladylikeness of her demeanor impressed everyone at the event.
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Despite her athletic achievements, she never lost her sense of ladylikeness.
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Her ladylikeness was evident in the way she spoke.
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Her ladylikeness was evident in every gesture and word she spoke.
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The school prided itself on teaching decorum and ladylikeness to all its students.
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The ladylikeness of her demeanor impressed everyone at the event.
Synonyms
690
4.8
A polite, stylish way of acting or dressing
172
2.6
A smooth, attractive way of moving or behaving
47
3.5
A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste
4
7.9
Polite and elegant behavior that shows high social standing
1
3.9
A calm, elegant way of moving and behaving
1
9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
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4.1
A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste
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8.1
Polite and elegant behavior like people at a royal court
A polite, graceful way of behaving, speaking, and dressing
Good behaviour that follows social rules and shows respect for others
A smooth, charming way of behaving that makes people feel relaxed
Antonyms
How Ladylike
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ladylikeness comes from lady meaning a respected or well-mannered woman, plus like and the ending -ness which mean 'similar to' and 'the state of'. So ladylikeness is the quality or state of behaving like a lady, being polite, calm, and graceful.