ladylikely

ladylikely

English

Etymology

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