What does ladyish mean?
Ladyish means Characteristic of a lady; ladylike..
Ladyish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Characteristic of a lady; ladylike..
Example Sentences
Do you think it was a ladyish, afternoon call, another-cup-of-tea-please apparition that visits your Professor Cranks and that journalist chap you are always talking about?
She is an innocent young thing, after all--younger than I ever was--for all her fine dresses and her grand ladyish way.
Synonyms for ladyish
Antonyms for ladyish
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Word Forms
- more ladyish
- most ladyish
Usage Notes
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How do you use ladyish in a sentence?
Do you think it was a ladyish, afternoon call, another-cup-of-tea-please apparition that visits your Professor Cranks and that journalist chap you are always talking about?
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