noun
- the quality or state of being a good housewife; skill and care in managing a household
Usage: somewhat dated or formal; often used to describe domestic competence and attention to household management
Examples
- Her housewifeliness was evident in the spotless kitchen and well-organized pantry.
- The Victorian ideal of housewifeliness emphasized cleanliness and efficient household management.
- Despite her career ambitions, she took pride in her housewifeliness and attention to family comfort.
- The novel portrays the protagonist's growing housewifeliness as she settles into married life.
- Her mother's housewifeliness set a high standard for domestic organization.