Spinsterish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of a spinster.
"Alma Winemiller, the repressed minister's daughter in a small southern town, is a spinsterish and prudish woman, losing her youth, who becomes aware of her strongly sensual nature and in desperation has the courage to act on her sexual impulses."
Example
More examples"Alma Winemiller, the repressed minister's daughter in a small southern town, is a spinsterish and prudish woman, losing her youth, who becomes aware of her strongly sensual nature and in desperation has the courage to act on her sexual impulses."
Etymology
From spinster + -ish.
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