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wifelike

/ˈwaɪf.laɪk/

Traduction: Adjectif vieilli signifiant 'propre ou convenant à une épouse', aujourd'hui rarement utilisé et remplacé par 'wifely' (conjugal, d'épouse).

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adjective

/ˈwaɪf.laɪk/formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif vieilli signifiant 'propre ou convenant à une épouse', aujourd'hui rarement utilisé et remplacé par 'wifely' (conjugal, d'épouse).

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.

    frDigne d'une épouse

    • 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.

    Synonymesdomestichousewifelymatronlyuxorialwifely

    Antonymesmanly

Formes
  • more wifelike comparative form
  • most wifelike superlative form