GIRLISH Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

girlish

adjective

Definition of girlish

as in feminine

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Recent Examples of girlish Mulvaney’s penchant for girlish giggles and squeals between bites of her spaghetti pomodoro stand out in Arno, especially when juxtaposed against the sea of older gentlemen in an assortment of ill-fitting grey blazers sitting behind her at the bar. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026 Wuthering Heights has the tunnel-vision horniness and girlish aesthetic sensibility of a high-school freshman who’s been assigned to read Brontë in class while tearing through a pile of explicit bodice-rippers under the covers at home. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026 Her girlish pout, tiny waist and generous bust were often more appreciated than her talent. — CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025 With her girlish grin and short blonde hair, Rebecca looked ten years old. — Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for girlish

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Adjective

The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
While the others feel functional and sporty, this style’s slim silhouette and thin straps give them a slightly more feminine feel.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 11 July 2026

Definition of feminine

Adjective

The 20-year-old combines a boyish charm with something deeper, turning out reflective tunes full of big feelings and sharp storytelling.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
But his boyish face might never be plastered across TV adverts or the billboards of Times Square in the way his sporting peers are.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 4 July 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

McElwee’s brother, having followed their father into the medical profession, received mentorship and experienced the glow of paternal pride, whereas McElwee’s youthful filmmaking vocation was met with bewilderment and doubt.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
The Grammy-winning Australian singer has been going viral for his youthful physique after appearing shirtless during a recent performance.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of youthful

Adjective

Testosterone is vital for both male and female health, influencing various bodily functions; imbalances can lead to significant issues, including conditions like PMOS in women.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Given one female blue crab can produce millions of eggs, a population explosion in the lagoons may have been inevitable in the new environment.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of female

Adjective

Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Hundreds of people, mostly young, gathered in Kyiv Thursday to protest Fedorov’s departure.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of young

Adjective

Aside from the girly designs, Frankies Bikinis is loved for its long-lasting, durable fabrics.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026
The lightweight layer keeps the outfit seasonally appropriate, while a simple tank, leather boots, and a structured leather handbag add just the right amount of edge to an otherwise girly look.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 20 June 2026

Definition of girlie

Adjective

The portrait of Musk that emerges here is that of a childish, terminally online man who desires to eliminate the messiness of contemporary life for a more rigid order.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Their ideas about it were often steeped in stereotypes suggesting that Buddhists were irrational and childish in their thinking.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026

Definition of childish

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