ladylike
[ ley-dee-lahyk ]
/ ˈleɪ diˌlaɪk /
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British Dictionary definitions for ladylike
ladylike
/ (ˈleɪdɪˌlaɪk) /
adjective
like or befitting a lady in manners and bearing; refined and fastidious
derogatory (of a man) effeminate
Derived forms of ladylike
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