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maidenly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective maidenly has 1 sense
  1. maidenlike, maidenly - befitting or characteristic of a maiden; "a maidenly blush"
    Antonym: masculine (indirect, via feminine)

Definitions from the Web

Maidenly

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Behaving or appearing like a young or innocent girl; modest and demure.

Example sentences:

  1. She walked with a maidenly grace that caught everyone's attention.
  2. The young lady blushed, keeping a maidenly silence in the presence of her crush.
  3. Her maidenly charm and elegance made her stand out in the crowd.

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is characteristic of or befitting a maiden; in a modest, demure, or innocent way.

Example sentences:

  1. She smiled maidenly and accepted the compliment graciously.
  2. She dressed maidenly, with a flowing skirt and a white lace blouse.
  3. She spoke maidenly, carefully choosing her words to avoid offense.

Part of speech: Other

Definition: No other definitions found.

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