MAIDENLINESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word maidenliness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MAIDENLINESS
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chastity | nounn | |||||||
noun • abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) • morality with respect to sexual relations | ||||||||
decorum | nounn | |||||||
noun • propriety in manners and conduct | ||||||||
delicacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||||
elegance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste • a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics) | ||||||||
modesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from vanity or conceit • formality and propriety of manner | ||||||||
purity | nounn | |||||||
noun • being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material • the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil • a woman's virtue or chastity | ||||||||
reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
virtue | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong • any admirable quality or attribute • morality with respect to sexual relations • a particular moral excellence |