maidenly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite befitting or characteristic of a maiden
maidenlike.
- a maidenly blush
WordNet
Maid"en*ly adjective
Definitions
Like a maid; suiting a maid; maiden-like; gentle, modest, reserved. Must you be blushing ? . . . What a maidenly man-at-arms are you become ! Shak.
Maid"en*ly adverb
Definitions
In a maidenlike manner. "Maidenly demure." Skelton.
