Wifely

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪfli/

Definitions of wifely

adjective relating to or characteristic of a wife

Example Sentences

A1 She always takes care of her husband in a wifely manner.

A2 She cooked a delicious meal for her family, showing her wifely skills.

B1 She is known for her wifely duties, such as keeping the house clean and organized.

B2 She is admired for her wifely devotion and dedication to her husband.

C1 Her wifely demeanor and grace make her a role model for many women.

C2 Her wifely love and support are unwavering, making her an ideal partner.

Examples of wifely in a Sentence

formal She exhibited all the qualities of a wifely companion, always supportive and nurturing.

informal She's got that wifely touch, always making sure everything is taken care of at home.

slang She's wifely AF, always putting her partner's needs first.

figurative Her wifely duties extended beyond the traditional roles, encompassing emotional support and encouragement.

Grammatical Forms of wifely

• past tense: wifed
• plural: wifelies
• comparative: more wifely
• superlative: most wifely
• present tense: wifely
• future tense: will wifely
• perfect tense: have wifed
• continuous tense: is wifely
• singular: wifely
• positive degree: wifely
• infinitive: to wifely
• gerund: wifelying
• participle: wifed

Origin and Evolution of wifely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wifely' originated from the Old English word 'wīflic', which meant 'pertaining to a wife.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wifely' has evolved to refer to qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a wife, such as being supportive, nurturing, or domestic.