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    maidenly
    /ˈmeɪdnli/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or appropriate to a maiden; demure: "maidenly modesty"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAIDENLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MAIDENLY meaning: 1. relating to, typical of, or suitable for a maiden (= a girl, or a young woman who is not…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maidenlyMaidenly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    adjective. maid· en· ly ˈmā-dᵊn-lē. Synonyms of maidenly. : of, resembling, or suitable to a maiden. Examples of maidenly in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Virgo Virgo is symbolized by the maidenly virgin, which often leads to the misconception that Virgos are prudish and innocent. Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 25 Oct. 2017.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › maidenlyMaidenly - definition of maidenly by The Free Dictionary

    Define maidenly. maidenly synonyms, maidenly pronunciation, maidenly translation, English dictionary definition of maidenly. adj. Of, relating to, or suitable for a maiden. maid′en·li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maidenlyMaidenly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘maidenly'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAIDENLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. maidenliness (ˈmaidenliness) noun. maidenly in American English. (ˈmeɪdənli ) adjective. 1. of a maiden or maidenhood. 2. like or characteristic of a maiden; modest, gentle, etc. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › maidenlyMAIDENLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Maidenly definition: pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden. See examples of MAIDENLY used in a sentence.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMAIDENLY - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "MAIDENLY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › maidenlymaidenly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 31, 2023 · maidenly (comparative more maidenly, superlative most maidenly) Of or pertaining to a maiden. Suitable for, or befitting a maiden; gentle; modest; pure; shy.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusSynonyms and antonyms of maidenly in English - Cambridge ...

    adjective. These are words and phrases related to maidenly. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of maidenly. VESTAL. Synonyms. virgin. unmarried. vestal. chaste. pure. virtuous. virginal. simple. unsophisticated. unworldly. undefiled. immaculate.

  11. www.definitions.net › definition › maidenlyWhat does maidenly mean? - Definitions.net

    Maidenly refers to characters, characteristics, or manners that are typical or suitable to a maiden, which means a young, unmarried woman. It often implies qualities like modesty, innocence, chastity, or shyness.