Hoydenish and Matronly

Hoydenish

Hoydenish adjective - Having qualities or traits that are traditionally considered inappropriate for a girl or woman.

Matronly is an antonym for hoydenish in juvenile topic.

Matronly

Matronly adjective - Befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman.
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Synonyms for Matronly

Hoydenish is an antonym for matronly.

Nearby Word: matron
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Matronly and Hoydenish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hoydenish/matronly
Hoydenish & Matronly. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hoydenish/matronly>.
Matronly or Hoydenish. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hoydenish/matronly.


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