old-maidish

adjective

Definition of old-maidishnext
as in particular
hard to please an old-maidish teacher who required that every essay be written in very formal English

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-maidish
  1. particular
  2. nice
  3. careful
  4. demanding
  5. dainty
  6. finicky
  7. fastidious
  8. exacting
Adjective
  • Each Aman brings a particular individuality, yet the continuous thread between each is this aptitude for creating a space where guests can fully succumb to relaxation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Into this eclectic circle comes Leland, an Alabama man who wears his particular brand of Christianity on his sleeve and has endured more than his fair share of tragedy.
    — Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • What to do nearby Upon arrival, one of the very helpful receptionists will mark up a map with nearby sites, beaches, and restaurants worth visiting in the area and explain the best way to walk or bike there—a nice personal touch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This puts a nice button on Gabe preferring to get Star Baker over a handshake.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • This may reduce duplication, although temporary processing, logging, vendors and model-provider retention policies still need careful review.
    — Steve Dawson, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • That flexibility could benefit experiments and sensitive equipment requiring careful handling after landing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • The operator brings the experience while the machine takes on the physically demanding work.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For these more demanding tasks, the K70 offers a full-coverage cleaning mode that tackles floors, walls, waterlines and slopes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • The Becoming author topped off her look with dainty diamond dangle earrings, complementing her $50,000 ring stack.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Sandaloo features a towering, curved silhouette and is designed with a 130-mm block heel, a thick supportive platform, a dainty almond open toe and a delicate ankle strap.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • However, the large touchpad was too often a little finicky about what constituted a right- or left-click.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That run ends up lasting just one session thanks to a finicky clutch slave cylinder, which belched its fluid out on-track and left Joey unable to shift.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • Oeffling is not new to music, but his artistic career is one that’s developed with more of a shrug than fastidious dedication.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • His pencil mustache, his fastidious gestures, and his twinkling eyes are at least as famous as his drinks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • Records, especially for aircraft, are very exacting because of the criteria laid down by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).
    — David Szondy October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Known for his exacting, couture-like approach, and an experimental zeal rare among designers at Europe’s largest luxury brands, the Frenchman got his start in fashion by filing, photocopying and cataloguing fabrics at Jean Paul Gaultier.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of exacting
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“Old-maidish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-maidish. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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