ladylike
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈleɪdilaɪk
Definition
Behaving in a way that is considered polite, refined, and socially appropriate for a woman.
Examples
The grandmother insisted that the children learn to eat in a ladylike fashion.
She found it difficult to remain ladylike while hiking through the muddy forest.
Her ladylike poise never wavered, even when the situation became chaotic.
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