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ladylikeness

ladylikeness

8.6
A woman's polite and gentle behavior
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪknəs/
  • Archaic
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  • Her ladylikeness was evident in every gesture and word she spoke.

Examples

  • The school prided itself on teaching decorum and ladylikeness to all its students.

  • The ladylikeness of her demeanor impressed everyone at the event.

  • Despite her athletic achievements, she never lost her sense of ladylikeness.

  • Her ladylikeness was evident in the way she spoke.

  • Her ladylikeness was evident in every gesture and word she spoke.

  • The school prided itself on teaching decorum and ladylikeness to all its students.

  • The ladylikeness of her demeanor impressed everyone at the event.

Synonyms

class
vsladylikeness
690 4.8

A polite, stylish way of acting or dressing

is specifically about what is expected of refined women rather than status
grace
vsladylikeness
172 2.6

A smooth, attractive way of moving or behaving

is more about social propriety for women rather than pure elegance
elegance
vsladylikeness
47 3.5

A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste

emphasizes appropriate well-mannered female conduct over mere appearance
gentility
vsladylikeness
4 7.9

Polite and elegant behavior that shows high social standing

is about proper female behavior rather than social superiority
grace and poise
vsladylikeness
1 3.9

A calm, elegant way of moving and behaving

describes proper female manners rather than only physical composure
politesse
vsladylikeness
  • Formal
1 9.9

Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others

focuses on everyday female appropriate behavior, not just formal courtesy
classiness
vsladylikeness
1 4.1

A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste

adds focus on female propriety and social expectations rather than style
courtliness
vsladylikeness
  • Literature
1 8.1

Polite and elegant behavior like people at a royal court

is broader female propriety, not limited to court or royalty
genteelness
vsladylikeness
8.5

A polite, graceful way of behaving, speaking, and dressing

focuses on appropriate well-mannered female behavior rather than general refinement
seemliness
vsladylikeness
  • Formal
8.9

Good behaviour that follows social rules and shows respect for others

stresses correct female conduct rather than elegance or style
suaveness
vsladylikeness
7.3

A smooth, charming way of behaving that makes people feel relaxed

concerns proper female behavior and social rules rather than charm

Antonyms

2 6.4

Rudeness or crude behavior that shows little politeness

How Ladylike

refinement
10 5.9
ladylikeness
  • Archaic
8.6
womanliness
1 4.9
femininity
29 3.4

Surface Forms

ladylikeness singular

Morphology

ladylikeness = ladylike (transparent) = lady + like + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the clearly derived adjective 'ladylike' (lady + -like), so the meaning is directly the quality of being ladylike.

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.