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maidenly definition

maid·enly (-lē)

adjective

  1. of a maiden or maidenhood
  2. like or characteristic of a maiden; modest, gentle, etc.

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maidenly Synonyms

maidenly

modif.

girlish, gentle, reserved, virginal; see chaste 2, feminine 2.


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maidenly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • modesty: She should have swooned and been overcome with maidenly modesty - not challenging and indignant because she thought she was being trifled with.
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