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ladylikeness

/ˈleɪ.di.laɪk.nəs/

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noun

/ˈleɪ.di.laɪk.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее поведение, качества или характеристики, которые считаются подобающими или типичными для леди, такие как грация, утончённость и благопристойность.

A noun referring to behavior, qualities, or characteristics that are considered appropriate or typical of a lady, such as grace, refinement, and decorum.

uncountable

  1. Behavior befitting a ladyC1formal

    The quality or state of behaving in a manner considered appropriate for a lady, such as being polite, refined, and graceful.

    ruЖенственность

    • Her ladylikeness was evident in the way she spoke to everyone with respect.
    • The etiquette class emphasized the importance of ladylikeness in formal settings.
    • He admired her ladylikeness, which made her stand out in the crowd.

    Synonymscourtesydecorumelegancegentilitygracepolitenessproprietyrefinement

    Antonymsboorishnesscoarsenesscrudeness

Forms
  • ladylikenesses plural form
  • ladylikenesses' possessive plural form
  • ladylikeness's possessive singular form