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ladylike

/ˈleɪdilaɪk/

Translations

ladylikeadjective

more ladylike

Comp.

most ladylike

Super.

/ˈleɪdilaɪk/

fémininAu sens de comportement ou d’allure traditionnellement associés à une femme bien élevée; parfois vieilli.

She carried herself in a ladylike manner, with grace and poise.

Elle se tenait d’une manière féminine, avec grâce et assurance.

Additional translations

raffinéInsiste sur la distinction et la retenue, surtout pour l’attitude ou l’apparence.

Synonyms

Antonyms

ladylikeadverb

/ˈleɪ.di.laɪk/

Used less formally to describe the manner in which an action is performed

fémininementAdverbe rare; s’emploie pour une manière d’agir ou de se tenir jugée féminine et distinguée.

She sat ladylike with her ankles neatly crossed.

Elle s’assit fémininement, les chevilles bien croisées.

Synonyms

ladylikeadjective

Having or showing the appearance or characteristics traditionally associated with a well-mannered and refined woman.

She carried herself in a ladylike manner, with grace and poise.

Appropriate for or typical of a woman, especially in terms of behavior or appearance.

Her ladylike attire was perfect for the formal event.

ladylikeadverb

In a manner characteristic of a refined, well-mannered woman.

She sat ladylike with her ankles neatly crossed.