gentlewomanly

gentlewomanly
In the manner or with the behavior of a gentlewoman; with social grace, politely.

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  • gentlewomanly — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ lē, li adjective : having the appearance, traits, or character of a gentlewoman a valiant and gentlewomanly flourish Rose Macaulay …   Useful english dictionary

  • gentlewomanly — See gentlewoman. * * * …   Universalium

  • gentlewomanly — gen·tle·wo·man·ly …   English syllables

  • gentlewoman — gentlewomanly, adj. /jen tl woom euhn/, n., pl. gentlewomen. 1. a woman of good family, breeding, or social position 2. a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well mannered woman; lady. 3. a woman who attends upon a lady of rank. 4. a female member …   Universalium

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  • ladylike — adj 1. womanlike, womanly, womanish, feminine, female. 2. gentlewomanly, noble, genteel, aristocratic, high class, wellborn; refined, cultured, cultivated, polished, finished; dignified, courtly, stately, elegant, queenly; respectable, matronly,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • gentlewoman — /ˈdʒɛntlwʊmən/ (say jentlwoomuhn) noun (plural gentlewomen) 1. Archaic a woman of good family or breeding; a lady. 2. (formerly) a woman who attended upon a woman of rank. –gentlewomanly, adjective –gentlewomanliness, noun …  

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