Ladylike (Adjective)
Meaning
Befitting a woman of good breeding; "ladylike manners".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The debutante's ladylike demeanor at the ball earned her the admiration of everyone in attendance.
- Her ladylike voice was soothing as she read poetry to the children.
- She was known for her ladylike behavior in the most trying circumstances.
- The etiquette classes taught young girls the importance of maintaining ladylike posture and speech.
- Her elegant gesture of offering her seat to the elderly man was a truly ladylike act.