Definition of ladylike Ladylike

/lejˈdilajˌk/ - [leydeelayk] - la•dy•like

We found 6 definitions of ladylike from 4 different sources.

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What does ladylike mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

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"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ladylike (a.)
    Like a lady in appearance or manners; well-bred.
  • ladylike (a.)
    Becoming or suitable to a lady; as, ladylike manners.
  • ladylike (a.)
    Delicate; tender; feeble; effeminate.

Part of speech

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  • ladylike, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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