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LADYLIKE

\lˈe͡ɪdɪlˌa͡ɪk], \lˈe‍ɪdɪlˌa‍ɪk], \l_ˈeɪ_d_ɪ_l_ˌaɪ_k]\

Definitions of LADYLIKE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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befitting a woman of good breeding; "ladylike manners"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

befitting a woman of good breeding; "ladylike manners"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Becoming or suitable to a lady; as, ladylike manners.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Becoming or suitable to a lady; as, ladylike manners.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Befitting a gentlewoman; courteous.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Like a lady in manners: soft, delicate.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Like or suitable to a lady; gentle; delicate.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Elegant in appearance; becoming or proper to a lady; well-bred.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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