Maidenly in English
- maidenly⇄adj. 1. of a maiden.
2. like a maiden; gentle; modest.
Ex. a quiet and maidenly pride in her accomplishments.
3. suited to a maiden.
Ex. maidenly reserve. - maidenly⇄adv. after the fashion of a maiden; modestly.
Ex. Her looks turned maidenly to ground (Elizabeth Barrett Browning). - maidenly⇄maidenly, adjective, adverb.