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maidenly

1 synonym and 1 antonym for maidenly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Relating to a young, unmarried woman.

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maidenlike

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1. adj

Relating to a young, unmarried woman.

maidenlike

2. adj

Fitting for a young unmarried woman; gentle, modest, pure and shy.

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Etymology

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

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