Lady-like
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lady-like is an adjective meaning Alternative form of ladylike.
Meaning
Alternative form of ladylike.
Example Sentences
Ladies in English legend have been known to turn into foxes; but do so ladily, in a properly lady-like manner.
“Having understood as much, I was rather astonished to find her so very lady-like! But she is really quite the gentlewoman.”
If I felt the least bit joyous, and tripped lightly through the house or yard, I was immediately called back to “walk lady-like.”
She walked lady-like into the chamber, sighing and projecting an indignant posture as if all of the proceedings were beneath her.
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