
Ladylike
Cultural Shift
The term 'ladylike' may seem outdated or stereotypical in modern gender-equal societies.
Is it still relevant to call her behavior ladylike in today's world?
Potentially Pejorative
'Ladylike' can be seen as restrictive and patronizing if it implies limited roles or behaviors for women.
She rejected the notion that her ambition wasn't ladylike.
Context Sensitive
Use 'ladylike' appropriately; it's more acceptable in historical or formal contexts than casual ones.
In the period drama, her ladylike poise was much admired.
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CultureDemureElegantFeminineGracefulModestPoliteRefine
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