wifely
Like a spouse
Wifely describes qualities or behaviors traditionally associated with being a wife—domestic, devoted, supportive: her wifely duties, wifely devotion.
The word carries old-fashioned connotations of conventional marriage roles, sometimes used ironically or critically to highlight gendered expectations.
Married partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- marriageFormal union between partners
- conjugalOf marriage
- wedlockState of being spouses
union · commitment · vows · anniversary · monogamy · couple · matrimony · marital
Motivated by obligation
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- submissiveReadily yielding to control
- homemakerOne who manages a household
- modestLacking in pretension
demure · virtuous · chaste · decorous · conventional · old-fashioned · respectful · restrained
Loyally and lovingly attached
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- caringShowing kind concern
attentive · understanding · helpful · steadfast · reliable · considerate · nurturing · compassionate
spouse
Married partner
wedlock · union · commitment · vows · anniversary · monogamy · couple · matrimony · marital · helpmate
dutiful
Motivated by obligation
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- submissiveReadily yielding to control
- homemakerOne who manages a household
modest · demure · virtuous · chaste · decorous · conventional · old-fashioned · respectful · restrained · deferential
devoted
Loyally and lovingly attached
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
caring · attentive · understanding · helpful · steadfast · reliable · considerate · nurturing · compassionate · affectionate
homemaking
Managing domestic life
- housekeepingDomestic cleaning and upkeep
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
childcare · laundry · baking · sewing · ironing · kitchen · pantry · household · gardening · budgeting
wifelyneglectful
Failing to care properly
unfaithful · undutiful · unsupportive · independent · rebellious
wifelymaidenlike
Resembling a young woman
virginal · unmarried · single · maidenly · spinsterly
- husband and wifeMarried pair
- second wifeSpouse following first marriage
- man and wifeWedded couple
- first wifeEarliest spouse in sequence
- trophy wifeSpouse chosen for appearance
- ex wifePreviously married partner