maidenly
adjective
pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden.
unmaidenly
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a word derived from
maidenly.
Example Sentences
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“Right, Jo. Better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,” said Mrs. March decidedly.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Her bonnet wasn’t big enough to hide her face, and she feared he might think the joy it betrayed unmaidenly.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Pardon what may seem to thee unmaidenly and bold; but thou wert in danger; there were none whom I could trust.
From Comic Tragedies Written by 'Jo' and 'Meg' and Acted by The 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott
"Right, Jo; better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands," said Mrs. March decidedly.
From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott
Meantime, it would be too unmaidenly rash to see him.
From The Late Tenant by Louis Tracy
