Maidenlike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Maidenlike is an adjective meaning Like a maiden; gentle, demure.
Meaning
Like a maiden; gentle, demure.
Example Sentences
But on half a minute's reflection, the damsel changed totally her attitude and manner, folded her cloak around her arms in modest and maidenlike fashion, and walked of her own accord to the presence of the great man[…].
Whereto serves this mayden-like bashfulnesse[…]but to increase a desire and endeare a longing in us to vanquish, to gourmandize, and at our pleasure to dispose all this squeamish ceremonie, and all these peevish obstacles?
Synonyms for maidenlike
Depending on context, synonyms include maidenly, feminine.
Antonyms for maidenlike
Common opposites include unmaidenlike.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maidenly, feminine, maidenish, maidlike, maidly, maidish.
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