wifelike

American  

[wahyf-lahyk] / ˈwaɪfˌlaɪk /

adjective

1. wifely.

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adverb

1. in a manner befitting a wife.

Other Word Forms

• unwifelike
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of wifelike

First recorded in 1590–1600; wife + -like

Example Sentences

Then he became ill and she began taking over his finances — a bit too wifelike for him.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2010

And then, that next afternoon,—that very next afternoon, after she had written all her impulsive, wifelike, loving promises to Jack, what should come but a note from Ray to be delivered privately to her.

From Marion's Faith. by King, Charles

I am delicate about the figures, for Mrs O'D. occasionally reads these sketches, and might feel a wifelike antipathy to a record of this nature.

From Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General by Lever, Charles James

I have a little pride; Enough to stand up, wifelike, by his side, With the same smile as when I was his bride.

From The World's Best Poetry, Volume 3 Sorrow and Consolation by Carman, Bliss

And Catherine smiled through the tears that were trembling in her eyes, at the half sad, half playful words; and a wifelike glance of trustfulness told how very dear he was.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various