Spinsterly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to a spinster or spinsterhood

    "We had seen Tish's apartment change from a sedate and spinsterly retreat to a riot of lace covers on the mantel, on the backs of chairs, on the stands, on the pillows--everywhere."

Synonyms

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maidenmaidenlysinglesolespinsterlikespinsterlike

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"We had seen Tish's apartment change from a sedate and spinsterly retreat to a riot of lace covers on the mantel, on the backs of chairs, on the stands, on the pillows--everywhere."

Etymology

From spinster + -ly.

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