ladylike

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das Verhalten oder Aussehen beschreibt, das als einer Dame angemessen gilt; wird heute oft als altmodisch oder stereotyp wahrgenommen.

An old-fashioned adjective describing behavior or appearance considered appropriate for a lady, now often seen as dated or stereotypical.

1. Befitting a woman of good breedingB2formal

   Having or showing the qualities, manners, or behavior considered appropriate for a well-bred woman.

   Damenhaft

   • She always maintained a ladylike posture at the dinner table.
   • Her ladylike demeanor impressed the guests.
   • He complimented her on her ladylike grace and poise.

   Synonymedecorouselegantgenteelgraciousmodestpoliteproperrefinedseemly

   Antonymecoarseunladylikeunmannerlyunrefinedvulgar