noun
- the quality or state of being a lady; refined, dignified, or gracious behavior or bearing characteristic of a lady
Usage: informal; often used to describe elegance, poise, or proper deportment
Examples
- She carried herself with such ladyness that everyone in the room took notice.
- The finishing school emphasized ladyness and proper etiquette.
- Her natural ladyness made her an excellent hostess.
- Despite her casual clothing, she maintained an air of ladyness.
- The young woman's ladyness was evident in her polite manners and graceful movements.