different between ladylike vs womanlike

ladylike

English

Etymology

lady +? -like

Adjective

ladylike (comparative more ladylike, superlative most ladylike)

  1. Of or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.

Translations

See also

  • gentlemanly
  • etiquette

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womanlike

English

Etymology

From woman +? -like.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?w?m?nl??k/

Adjective

womanlike (comparative more womanlike, superlative most womanlike)

  1. Befitting or characteristic of a woman.
  2. Resembling a woman; feminine; (of a man) effeminate.

Synonyms

  • womanly

Adverb

womanlike (comparative more womanlike, superlative most womanlike)

  1. In a manner perceived to be characteristic of a woman.
    • 1974, GB Edwards, The Book of Ebenezer Le Page, New York 2007, p. 313:
      I really meant it for a compliment, and to put her in a good mood; but, woman-like, she took it the wrong way.

Anagrams

  • Lomekwian

womanlike From the web:

  • what women like
  • what women like to hear
  • what most ladies like
  • what females like
  • what kind of woman i like
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