Maidenly

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdənli/

Definitions of maidenly

adjective relating to or characteristic of a maiden; youthful, innocent, or virginal in appearance or demeanor

Example Sentences

A1 She acted in a maidenly manner during the dance.

A2 The princess had a maidenly charm that captivated everyone.

B1 Her maidenly blush gave away her embarrassment.

B2 Despite her maidenly appearance, she was a fierce warrior.

C1 The actress portrayed the character with a perfect balance of maidenly innocence and strength.

C2 Her maidenly demeanor belied the intelligence and wit that lay beneath the surface.

Examples of maidenly in a Sentence

formal She carried herself in a maidenly manner, always graceful and modest.

informal She looked so maidenly in that dress, like a princess from a fairytale.

slang Her maidenly charm was undeniable, everyone was drawn to her.

figurative The old house had a maidenly quality to it, untouched by time and still full of potential.

Grammatical Forms of maidenly

• past tense: maidenlied
• plural: maidenlies
• comparative: more maidenly
• superlative: most maidenly
• present tense: maidenlies
• future tense: will maidenly
• perfect tense: have maidenlied
• continuous tense: is maidenlying
• singular: maidenly
• positive degree: maidenly
• infinitive: to maidenly
• gerund: maidenlying
• participle: maidenlied

Origin and Evolution of maidenly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'maidenly' is derived from the Middle English word 'maydenly', which is a combination of 'mayden' meaning 'maiden' and the suffix '-ly' indicating 'like'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maidenly' has evolved to primarily describe qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with young unmarried women, such as purity, innocence, or modesty.