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maidenly Synonyms

Another word for maidenly

Choosing another word for maidenly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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, virginal reserve in social settings."

Strongest
virginal
demure
Strong
modest
chaste
girlish
ladylike

• 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 demurely to the assembled guests."

Strongest
demurely
Strong
modestly
chastely

Opposites of maidenly

The opposite of maidenly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immodestly
immodest
brazenly
unladylike
brazen
matronly
See all opposites of maidenly

• Nearby Words

maidenhair fern
maidenhair tree
maidenhood
maidenly
maidservant
mail
mailable

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