What does maidlike mean?
Maidlike means (archaic, poetic) maidenly.
Maidlike
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic, poetic) maidenly.
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic, poetic) maidenly
- Resembling or characteristic of a maid (female domestic servant).
Example Sentences
Somehow his maidlike service to her collapsed what she was building up, psychologically.
Synonyms for maidlike
Antonyms for maidlike
Related Words
Word Forms
- more maidlike
- most maidlike
Usage Notes
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Somehow his maidlike service to her collapsed what she was building up, psychologically.
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