ladylikely

English

Etymology

From ladylike +‎ -ly.

Adverb

ladylikely (comparative more ladylikely, superlative most ladylikely)

1. In a ladylike manner.
   • 1962, Richard Dohrman, The Heartworm, page 182:

     She wandered out to the terrace, ladylikely detaching herself from the unpleasantness.

   • 1998, Ruth Doan MacDougall, The Cheerleader, page 162:

     Bev, running ladylikely behind him, was wringing her hands and wailing […]

Synonyms

• ladily

Antonyms

• unladylikely