gentlewomanly
- a word derived from gentlewoman.
Example Sentences
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Pepys' active role in his wife's education, including lessons in drawing and "fostering her in gentlewomanly interests", can be clearly seen in the diary, said Miss Avidon.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024
Her words were scarcely to be reported, for she lost alike her temper and her gentlewomanly manners.
From A Forgotten Hero Not for Him by Holt, Emily Sarah
It was almost as if they were members of an ancient family under some curse—they were so gentlewomanly, so proper, and they sighed so.
From The Good Soldier by Ford, Ford Madox
"If you please!" said a distressed gentlewomanly voice.
From A Damsel in Distress by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
I like you, Pam," she added dispassionately, "because you're so gentlewomanly.
From Dangerous Ages by Macaulay, Rose, Dame
