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MAIDENLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does maidenlike mean?
• MAIDENLIKE (adjective)
The adjective MAIDENLIKE has 1 sense:
1. befitting or characteristic of a maiden
Familiarity information: MAIDENLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Befitting or characteristic of a maiden
Synonyms:
maidenlike; maidenly
Context example:
a maidenly blush
Similar:
feminine (associated with women and not with men)
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