maidenly (Meaning)

Wordnet

maidenly (s)

befitting or characteristic of a maiden

Webster

maidenly (a.)

Like a maid; suiting a maid; maiden-like; gentle, modest, reserved.

Webster

maidenly (adv.)

In a maidenlike manner.

maidenly Sentence Examples

  1. The maidenly princess graced the tournament with her ethereal presence.
  2. Her maidenly innocence radiated purity and virtue.
  3. She possessed a maidenly demeanor, always gentle and unassuming.
  4. The maidenly virtues of modesty and shyness adorned her character.
  5. Her maidenly beauty belied her sheltered upbringing.
  6. The young maidenly servant diligently performed her duties with grace.
  7. The maidenly heroine displayed courage and determination in the face of adversity.
  8. Her maidenly charm captivated the hearts of all who met her.
  9. The maidenly bride adorned her wedding gown with a shimmering radiance.
  10. Their maidenly love blossomed into a profound and lasting bond.

FAQs About the word maidenly

befitting or characteristic of a maidenLike a maid; suiting a maid; maiden-like; gentle, modest, reserved., In a maidenlike manner.

naïve, boyish, youthful, young, girlish, ingenuous,virginal, youngish, childish, infantine

mature, experienced, precocious, advanced, mature, advanced, ripe, experienced, adult, precocious

The maidenly princess graced the tournament with her ethereal presence.

Her maidenly innocence radiated purity and virtue.

She possessed a maidenly demeanor, always gentle and unassuming.

The maidenly virtues of modesty and shyness adorned her character.