ladylikeness

noun
UK: /ˈleɪdilʌɪknəs/
US: /ˈleɪdilʌɪknəs/

  1. The quality of being like a lady; behaving in a polite and graceful way expected of women.

    1. Her ladylikeness shone when she poured the tea.
    2. The school taught girls ladylikeness, focusing on manners and etiquette.

  2. The appearance or possession of qualities traditionally considered feminine, such as gentleness, modesty, and refinement.

    1. Her ladylikeness was apparent in her soft voice.
    2. Despite her strength, she possessed a certain ladylikeness that charmed everyone.

Synonyms

grace gentility elegance womanliness refinement poise decorum sophistication femininity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ladylikeness" in English means: The quality of being like a lady; behaving in a polite and graceful way expected of women., The appearance or possession of qualities traditionally considered feminine, such as gentleness, modesty, and refinement..

The phonetic transcription of "ladylikeness" is /ˈleɪdilʌɪknəs/ in British English and /ˈleɪdilʌɪknəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ladylikeness": grace, gentility, elegance, womanliness, refinement, poise, decorum, sophistication, femininity.

Example usage of "ladylikeness": "Her ladylikeness shone when she poured the tea.". More examples on the page.