👉 In the context of literature, a "maidenlike" character is someone who appears to be young and beautiful but lacks true beauty or charm. This can refer to both physical features such as eyes, nose, mouth, etc., and personality traits such as innocence, naiveness, or a sense of mystery. For example, in the novel "The Great Gatsby," Daisy Buchanan is often described as having a "maidenlike grace" that contrasts with her later more refined and sophisticated persona.
