/ˌmeɪdɪnɪʃ/ MAI-den-ich

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a maiden or a young unmarried woman, especially in a romantic or idealized sense

“The maidenish charm of the actress won the hearts of the audience.”

2. noun

a quality or attribute that is characteristic of a maiden or a young unmarried woman, especially in a romantic or idealized sense

“Her maidenish innocence was a beacon of hope in the midst of darkness.”