ladyhood

/ˈleɪdɪhʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being a lady; a ladylike quality or behavior.

“Her ladyhood was evident in the way she carried herself with dignity and poise.”

2. noun

A woman considered to be a lady, especially one of noble or aristocratic birth.

“The young woman was a symbol of ladyhood in the small town, always dressed in her finest attire.”

Synonyms

  • femininity
  • gentility
  • refinement

Antonyms

  • coarseness
  • crudeness