wifely

/'waiflaik/ Cách viết khác : (wifely) /'waifli/

Thân thiện

She performed her wifely duties with kindness and dedication.

Definition

Adjective: - Befitting or characteristic of a wife: Having the qualities, duties, or behavior traditionally or ideally associated with a wife.

Usage

The adjective "wifely" describes attributes, actions, or duties that are considered typical, proper, or ideal for a wife. It is often used to describe behavior that is supportive, nurturing, or devoted within the context of a marriage. It can carry neutral, positive, or occasionally stereotypical connotations depending on context.

Examples

• She performed her wifely duties with grace and dedication.
• He appreciated her wifely advice and constant support.
• The novel portrays the character's struggle with traditional wifely expectations.

Advanced Usage

• "wifely devotion": Extreme dedication or loyalty characteristic of a wife.
  • Her wifely devotion was evident in how she cared for him during his illness.
• "in a wifely manner": Behaving in a way that is considered typical for a wife.
  • She managed the household affairs in a wifely manner.

Variants and Related Words

• Wife (n): A married woman considered in relation to her spouse.
• Wifelike (adj): Another form with the same meaning as "wifely".
• Wifehood (n): The state or condition of being a wife.

Synonyms

• Conjugal: Pertaining to marriage or the relationship between spouses.
• Matronly: Having the dignified characteristics of a mature, often married, woman.
• Spousal: Of or relating to a spouse.

Antonyms

• Unwifely: Not befitting or characteristic of a wife.
• Husbandly: Befitting or characteristic of a husband.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. befitting or characteristic of a wife

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wifelike
• uxorial