GIRLISH Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

girlish

adjective

Definition of girlish

as in feminine

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Recent Examples of girlish Fashion influencers will film themselves mid-bite to spread the social media gospel of the girlish treat. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Known for her breathy, sultry yet girlish vocal style, Longet achieved significant success on the record charts, beginning with her 1967 debut album, Claudine, and, to a lesser extent, the subsequent The Look of Love (1967) and Love Is Blue (1968). — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 May 2026 Miho Sakoda’s Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) managed a deft balance of girlish naiveté, true love and bitter betrayal with a soprano of apparently limitless expressivity. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026 In the band’s heyday, Anthony Kiedis, with his bare torso and long girlish copper-blond hair, looked like a ’70s teen idol who’d become a Warhol hustler – a street-flesh god like Joe Dallesandro, except that where Dallesandro was in a daze, Kiedis was a live wire. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girlish

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Adjective

The design ultimately uses Florrie’s feminine design codes and Italian craftsmanship to playfully pay homage to a culinary staple.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Pumps, ballerinas, high-vamp heels, or Mary Janes have a sly, almost theatrical vibe when paired with such a feminine bottom.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of feminine

Adjective

Walter Koenig, the boyish actor who remains an integral part of Star Trek lore thanks to his portrayal of the Russian crewman Pavel Chekov, has died.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Despite this, Chan’s look was anything but boyish; the historic silhouette transformed for the modern day into something red carpet-worthy.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of boyish

Adjective

With its elegant, womanly heel curving into a narrow point and its sensible perforated top designed to resemble a man's oxford dress shoe, the oxford pump is the shoe of a woman who stands between two worlds.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Marant launched her label and had her first show in 1994, quickly becoming a byword for a hip, womanly brand of boho chic.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Definition of womanly

Adjective

Related Stories Hoorne plays Woranart, a youthful-looking grandmother who moves in with her granddaughter’s wealthy family.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
The treatment also returned the aging immune system to a more youthful state, including changes to the marrow’s blood-producing tissues.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of youthful

Adjective

His mother, Betty, who died in 2021 at 88, was one of the first female competitive surfing champions in the world.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
During the active years of the best female R&B vocal performance category (1968-2011), Beyoncé won twice from five nominations.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of female

Adjective

Désir, a married father of two young children, is among several people accused of helping advance the conspiracy that culminated in Moïse’s killing.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Room for Disagreement Duke, the editor-in-chief, argues the publication reflects where younger American media consumers are heading.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of young

Adjective

At Marrow, this came through nostalgic, girly ballgowns with playful jeweled details, but could also be seen through Monique Lhuillier’s gorgeous sultry slipdress.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
These perfectly girly-sporty sneakers have a substantial fan club who trust them for comfort and stylishness.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of girlie

Adjective

Yet my first response was a childish pride that Dad had been deemed important enough to attract Hoover’s attention.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
There has always been a childish aspect to him — in a good way — and his curiosity hasn’t dimmed even as his age has advanced.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of childish

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