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maidenly Antonyms

Opposite of maidenly

Because the opposite of maidenly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Befitting, characteristic of, or relating to a maiden; modest, gentle, or reserved.

Usage Example

"In Victorian novels, the heroine was often expected to display a quiet, immodest reserve in social settings."

Strongest
immodest
Strong
brazen
unladylike
matronly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a modest, gentle, or reserved manner characteristic of a maiden (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"She lowered her eyes and spoke immodestly to the assembled guests."

Strongest
immodestly
Strong
brazenly

Similar words to maidenly

Words similar to maidenly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

virginal
demurely
demure
modestly
modest
chaste
chastely
ladylike
See all synonyms of maidenly

• Nearby Words

maid
maiden
maidenhood
maidenly
maidservant
mail
mailable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Maidenly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/maidenly
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