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wifelike

/ˈwaɪf.laɪk/

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adjective

/ˈwaɪf.laɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'свойственный или подобающий жене', в настоящее время считается устаревшим и заменено на 'wifely'.

An archaic adjective meaning 'characteristic of or befitting a wife', now considered obsolete and replaced by 'wifely'.

  1. Befitting a wifeC1formal

    Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a wife, such as loyalty, care, and domesticity.

    ruПодобающий жене

    • Her wifelike devotion to her husband was admired by all.
    • He appreciated her wifelike attention to the household.
    • She displayed a wifelike grace in managing the family.

    Synonymsdomestichousewifelymatronlyuxorialwifely

    Antonymsmanly

Forms
  • more wifelike comparative form
  • most wifelike superlative form