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单词 maidenly
释义

maidenly

adjective

maid·​en·​ly ˈmā-dᵊn-lē How to pronounce maidenly (audio)
: of, resembling, or suitable to a maiden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Virgo Virgo is symbolized by the maidenly virgin, which often leads to the misconception that Virgos are prudish and innocent. Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 25 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

maidenly

adjective

as in girlish

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • girlish
  • virginal
  • youthful
  • infantine
  • boyish
  • young
  • ingenuous
  • kiddish
  • infantile
  • childish
  • youngish
  • tender
  • naive
  • babyish
  • innocent
  • juvenescent
  • infantilized
  • naïve
  • untried
  • callow
  • unsophisticated
  • adolescent
  • untrained
  • unripe
  • juvenile
  • unfledged
  • unknowing
  • unseasoned
  • unripened
  • green
  • puerile
  • inexperienced
  • unformed
  • immature
  • raw

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature
  • ripe
  • precocious
  • advanced
  • experienced
  • grown-up
  • worldly
  • sophisticated
  • savvy
  • knowing
  • worldly-wise
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