maidenly
pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden: a maidenly blush.
Origin of maidenly
1Other words from maidenly
- maid·en·li·ness, noun
- un·maid·en·li·ness, noun
- un·maid·en·ly, adjective
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How to use maidenly in a sentence
Kettie at all times and seasons was modest and good; never was an unmaidenly look seen from her, or a bold word heard.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series | Mrs. Henry WoodHow dare you stand there with a bold face and acknowledge such a thing to me, you unmaidenly girl?
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series | Mrs. Henry WoodFor Amy understood that it was imputed to her that she had been forward and unmaidenly.
The Heir of Redclyffe | Charlotte M. YongeI told him, if he would like to know why I behaved in "that unmaidenly way," he had better apply at home.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George MeredithWe beg to make this observation, lest the roses' wish "to kiss the sun," be thought unmaidenly.
A Christmas Greeting | Hans Christian Andersen
British Dictionary definitions for maidenly
/ (ˈmeɪdənlɪ) /
of or befitting a maiden
Derived forms of maidenly
- maidenliness, noun
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