ladyly
adverb as in strong fondness
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Example Sentences
Example:He spoke to her coarsely, not at all appropriate for a gentleman with ladyly manners.
Definition:In an uncouth, unwonted, or unsuitable manner, in a manner unlike what is usual or fitting.
Example:The room was unkemptly arranged, in direct contrast to the ladyly comportment of the lady herself.
Definition:In a manner that is unkept or untidy, conveying a state of disorder and neglect.
Example:He touched her indelicately, clearly not familiar with ladyly customs.
Definition:In a manner which is improper or inappropriate, especially to the senses.
Example:Her impolitely rude remarks were the complete opposite of a ladyly behavior.
Definition:In an impolite manner; in a rude or discourteous manner; without consideration of the comfort, convenience, or feelings of others; roughly, harshly, and without tact, custom, or propriety.
Example:The treatment of her piece of furniture was unrefinedly crude, against the ladyly standards expected of a gentleman.
Definition:In a manner that lacks refinement; in an untrained or unskilled manner; in a crude, unpolished, or unrefined manner; in a boorish manner.
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