Ladylike
adjective
Behaving in a way that is thought to be typical or suitable for a woman, especially in showing politeness, gentleness or grace.
She had a ladylike manner.
Often appears as...
- act in a ladylike manner
- not ladylike
adjective
Behaving in a way that is thought to be typical or suitable for a woman, especially in showing politeness, gentleness or grace.
She had a ladylike manner.
Often appears as...
- act in a ladylike manner
- not ladylike
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift
The term 'ladylike' may seem outdated or stereotypical in modern gender-equal societies.
Is it still relevant to call her behavior ladylike in today's world?
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Pejorative
'Ladylike' can be seen as restrictive and patronizing if it implies limited roles or behaviors for women.
She rejected the notion that her ambition wasn't ladylike.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
Use 'ladylike' appropriately; it's more acceptable in historical or formal contexts than casual ones.
In the period drama, her ladylike poise was much admired.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift
The term 'ladylike' may seem outdated or stereotypical in modern gender-equal societies.
Is it still relevant to call her behavior ladylike in today's world?
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Pejorative
'Ladylike' can be seen as restrictive and patronizing if it implies limited roles or behaviors for women.
She rejected the notion that her ambition wasn't ladylike.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
Use 'ladylike' appropriately; it's more acceptable in historical or formal contexts than casual ones.
In the period drama, her ladylike poise was much admired.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift
The term 'ladylike' may seem outdated or stereotypical in modern gender-equal societies.
Is it still relevant to call her behavior ladylike in today's world?
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Pejorative
'Ladylike' can be seen as restrictive and patronizing if it implies limited roles or behaviors for women.
She rejected the notion that her ambition wasn't ladylike.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitive
Use 'ladylike' appropriately; it's more acceptable in historical or formal contexts than casual ones.
In the period drama, her ladylike poise was much admired.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
when went exactly like when we suck up a fly except I'm not so ladylike I close my eyes and I suspect and splatter and cough and all sorts of thing there was a great video that circled the interweb and remember what nationality this fella was but he seemed like somebody important he was being interviewed and a wasp was buzzing
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
when went exactly like when we suck up a fly except I'm not so ladylike I close my eyes and I suspect and splatter and cough and all sorts of thing there was a great video that circled the interweb and remember what nationality this fella was but he seemed like somebody important he was being interviewed and a wasp was buzzing
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Quote examples
Jennifer Garner
American Actress
The wholesome is definitely intentional and drilled into me. I mean, we weren't allowed to pierce our ears growing up. We didn't wear makeup. We couldn't have layers in our hair, perms, or color, or manicures. My dad didn't think it was ladylike. My dad just felt like his daughters should be wholesome.
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Nicki Minaj
American Musician
I've constantly tried new things, even as a child, and have always been obsessed with pink. Now I'm just a little more ladylike and fearless. You should never feel afraid to become a piece of art. It's exhilarating.
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Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
You can see that ladylike kind of dressing with a twist coming back at Dior, and I think that a lot of the fashion is following in those kinds of footsteps. It's wearable. It sits in your wardrobe forever.
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Rihanna
American Musician
My musical taste and image is going to change naturally. It's not forced; I do what comes natural to me. Sometimes, I like to be dark... other times, I like to be really light and ladylike.
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Toyah Willcox
English Musician
I had no interest in people telling me to be feminine, to be ladylike, to wear dresses - it just made me rebel completely.
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Koren Zailckas
American Writer
I do think anger is so difficult for women. Girls think it undermines their femininity; it's not very ladylike.
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Wanda Sykes
American Comedian
And then also I think it's harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.
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Carine Roitfeld
Editor
My private life is a lot more ladylike and less sultry than the fashion photos I imagine.
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Carol Channing
American Actress
My clothes are an extension of my personality. I'd look awful in ladylike dresses.
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Mary Harris Jones
American Activist
Whatever your fight, don't be ladylike.
Quote examples
Jennifer Garner
American Actress
The wholesome is definitely intentional and drilled into me. I mean, we weren't allowed to pierce our ears growing up. We didn't wear makeup. We couldn't have layers in our hair, perms, or color, or manicures. My dad didn't think it was ladylike. My dad just felt like his daughters should be wholesome.
Quote examples
Nicki Minaj
American Musician
I've constantly tried new things, even as a child, and have always been obsessed with pink. Now I'm just a little more ladylike and fearless. You should never feel afraid to become a piece of art. It's exhilarating.
Quote examples
Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
You can see that ladylike kind of dressing with a twist coming back at Dior, and I think that a lot of the fashion is following in those kinds of footsteps. It's wearable. It sits in your wardrobe forever.
Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
My musical taste and image is going to change naturally. It's not forced; I do what comes natural to me. Sometimes, I like to be dark... other times, I like to be really light and ladylike.
Quote examples
Toyah Willcox
English Musician
I had no interest in people telling me to be feminine, to be ladylike, to wear dresses - it just made me rebel completely.
Quote examples
Koren Zailckas
American Writer
I do think anger is so difficult for women. Girls think it undermines their femininity; it's not very ladylike.
Quote examples
Wanda Sykes
American Comedian
And then also I think it's harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.
Quote examples
Carine Roitfeld
Editor
My private life is a lot more ladylike and less sultry than the fashion photos I imagine.
Quote examples
Carol Channing
American Actress
My clothes are an extension of my personality. I'd look awful in ladylike dresses.
Quote examples
Mary Harris Jones
American Activist
Whatever your fight, don't be ladylike.
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