maidenly

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das Eigenschaften beschreibt, die traditionell einem jungen Mädchen zugeschrieben werden, wie Schüchternheit, Sanftheit oder Unschuld.

An adjective, now archaic, describing qualities traditionally associated with a maiden, such as modesty, gentleness, or innocence.

1. Befitting a maidenC1formal

   Having the gentle, modest, or innocent qualities traditionally associated with a young woman.

   Mädchenhaft

   • Her maidenly blush revealed her shyness.
   • He found her maidenly grace very charming.
   • She spoke in a soft, maidenly voice.
   • The dress was simple and maidenly in style.

   Synonymechastedemuregirlishinnocentmodestpurevirginal

   Antonymebrazenforwardimmodestunchastewanton