housewifely

/'haus,waifli/

Thân thiện

A woman demonstrates housewifely skills by organizing her home.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characteristic of, suitable for, or befitting a housewife: Describes qualities, activities, or behaviors traditionally associated with managing a home and domestic duties.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She was praised for her housewifely skills in managing the household budget.
  • The magazine offered advice on housewifely duties such as preserving food and sewing.

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe virtues or arts: Often modifies nouns like "virtues," "skills," "duties," or "arts" to denote domestic proficiency.
  • In the 19th century, housewifely virtues were highly esteemed in many societies.

Variants and Related Words

• Housewife (n): A woman whose main occupation is managing her family's home.
• Housewifery (n, archaic): The work or skill of a housewife; domestic management.

Synonyms

• Domestic: Pertaining to the home or household affairs.
• Homemaking: Related to the management of a home.

Antonyms

• Un-domestic: Not interested in or suited to home life.
• Career-oriented: Primarily focused on professional life outside the home.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. related or suited to a housewife
   • housewifely virtues