Resembling or characteristic of a butler; having the demeanor, manner, or qualities typical of a skilled butler.
Compound of butler plus the English suffix -like (similar to or resembling). This descriptive formation emerged in English to compare people's behavior to idealized servant roles.
Calling someone 'butlerlike' was a compliment about discretion and politeness—it meant they could keep secrets, maintain composure in awkward situations, and serve others with grace.
Adjective anchored to male-coded role. Implies behavioral standard derived from masculine professional tradition.
Use 'professional', 'precise', or 'attentive to detail' instead—these describe the actual attributes without role-gender coupling.
["professional","attentive","meticulous","detail-oriented"]
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