MAIDENLIKE

maidenlike, maidenly

(adjective) befitting or characteristic of a maiden; “a maidenly blush”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

maidenlike (comparative more maidenlike, superlative most maidenlike)

Like a maiden; gentle, demure.

Synonyms

• maidenly

Antonyms

• unmaidenlike

Source: Wiktionary


Maid"en*like`, a.

Definition: Like a maiden; modest; coy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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