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maidenlike

/ˈmeɪ.dən.laɪk/

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adjective

/ˈmeɪ.dən.laɪk/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, особенно молодую женщину, как скромного, сдержанного или невинного в манерах, подобно деве.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a person, especially a young woman, who is modest, reserved, or innocent in manner, like a maiden.

  1. Befitting a maidenC2formal

    Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a young, unmarried woman, such as modesty, innocence, or gentleness.

    ruДевичий

    • Her maidenlike demeanor charmed everyone at the ball.
    • He described her as having a maidenlike grace and purity.
    • The portrait captured a maidenlike expression of shyness.

    Synonymschastedemuregirlishinnocentmaidenlymodestpurevirginalvirtuous

    Antonymsbrazenimmodestimpudentunchastewanton

Forms
  • more maidenlike comparative form
  • most maidenlike superlative form