Old-maidishness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Old-maidishness
Old-maidishness (noun)
- spinster
- a prim fussy person
- a simple card game in which cards are matched in pairs and the player holding the unmatched card at the end loses
Old-maidishness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in primness, priggishness
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Old-maidishness
The most common words with a similar meaning to Old-maidishness:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Old-maidishness
Words with the opposite meaning of Old-maidishness:
Word Forms of Old-maidishness
Derived words: old-maidish (adjective), old-maidishness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Old-maidishness
First known use: circa 1530
Frequently Asked Questions about Old-maidishness
What does "Old-maidishness" mean?
"Old-maidishness" means spinster. As a noun, it is defined as: spinster.
What is another word for "Old-maidishness"?
Other words for "Old-maidishness" include priggery, priggishness, primness, Comstockery, morality, virtue, moralism and nice-nellyism. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Old-maidishness" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Old-maidishness"?
There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Old-maidishness". Common alternatives include priggery, priggishness, primness, Comstockery, morality, virtue, moralism, nice-nellyism, prudery and prudishness.
What is the opposite of "Old-maidishness"?
Antonyms of "Old-maidishness" include lechery, prurience, pruriency, libertinage, libertinism and libertarianism.
Is "Old-maidishness" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Old-maidishness" is a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Old-maidishness"?
First known use: circa 1530.
What is another word for "Old-maidishness" meaning "as in primness, priggishness"?
When "Old-maidishness" (noun) means as in primness, priggishness, synonyms include priggery, priggishness, primness, Comstockery, morality and virtue. Opposites in this sense include lechery, prurience, pruriency and libertinage.
What words are derived from "Old-maidishness"?
Words derived from "Old-maidishness" include old-maidish (adjective) and old-maidishness (noun).