MAIDENLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

maidenly

adjective

Definition of maidenly

as in virginal

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Recent Examples of maidenly 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

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Adjective

Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 May 2026

Definition of virginal

Adjective

Fashion influencers will film themselves mid-bite to spread the social media gospel of the girlish treat.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Known for her breathy, sultry yet girlish vocal style, Longet achieved significant success on the record charts, beginning with her 1967 debut album, Claudine, and, to a lesser extent, the subsequent The Look of Love (1967) and Love Is Blue (1968).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 May 2026

Definition of girlish

Adjective

Rather, it was opened with a sense of spirited, youthful energy.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Overnight, try riverside Otani Sanso, a ryokan (traditional inn) whose youthful fifth-generation owner is a major player in local revitalization efforts.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of youthful

Adjective

The girl, believed to be 18 or 19 years old, had been with a group of young people who were jumping from the bridge, the fire department said.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Later on, Bret wanders away from his friends and runs into Debbie’s father, Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), entertaining handsome young men in the hot tub.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of young

Adjective

In just a few years, Burke had transformed from a boyish, homeschooled gamer into a streaming-era idol.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Parker is perpetually just on the verge of manhood — youthful, optimistic, with a somewhat innocent boyish sense of romance.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of boyish

Adjective

Modern Love used a photo of David Bowie in a long dress as his profile picture, and so the ingenuous, myopic Floyd expects a woman.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Ross, meanwhile, exudes suspiciously ingenuous charisma as the heavily accented voice coming out of Meek’s Speak & Spell.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of ingenuous

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maidenly

maiden name

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