maidenly

Meanings

• adjective

  Behaving or looking like a young unmarried woman; chaste, modest.

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Antonyms

unmaidenly

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Rhymes

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maidenly , dainty , shily , wily , sprightly

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Variants

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maidenly

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Etymology

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From middle English: unmarried, unbetrothed, from maiden + -ly.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'maiden' comes from Old English 'maegen', meaning 'male offspring'. However, it came to be used for unmarried women because in medieval Europe, women were considered to be their fathers' property until they were married.

2. The term 'maiden voyage' refers to the first voyage of a ship, often seen as a symbolic event in its history.

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Related Concepts

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1. chastity: The state of being morally pure, especially before marriage.

2. modesty: The quality of not being too proud or arrogant; humility.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'maidenly' is often used to describe young women who possess a certain grace and purity. It can also be used to describe the behavior or appearance of someone who is unmarried and inexperienced in the ways of the world.

How to Memorize "maidenly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young woman in a long, flowing dress, with her hair braided and her face unadorned. She is sitting quietly in a garden, surrounded by roses and other fragrant flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maidenly' with the image of a young woman who is innocent, pure, and untouched by the world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'maidenly' with the image of a 'maid' and the suffix '-ly', which suggests a way of behaving or looking.

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