Definition

Relating to the duties or activities typically associated with a housewife, such as managing a household and taking care of family needs.

Example

She has a housewifely approach to organizing her home, ensuring everything is in its place.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book about housewifely skills.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it covers everything from cooking to organizing the home.

I could use some tips on housewifely tasks myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Housewifely → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning dwelling or shelter) and "-wifely" (from Old English *wif*, meaning woman or wife, combined with the suffix "-ly" which indicates manner). The word "housewifely" describes the manner or qualities associated with a woman who manages a household.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a dwelling and 'wifely' relating to a woman managing that home — that's why housewifely refers to the qualities of a woman in charge of a household.

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