English Explanatory Dictionary

maidenly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Of or pertaining to a maiden.
Suitable for, or befitting a maiden; gentle; modest; pure; shy.

Word forms

maidenly more maidenly most maidenly

Etymology

From Middle English maidenly, equivalent to maiden + -ly.

Antonyms

unmaidenly

Related words

maidenliness

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