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

For a dainty, feminine knee-high boots outfit with a twist, try out a boho dress with black, burgundy, or brown leather boots.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026
In floriography, the Victorian language of flowers, Walshe notes that pale pink sweet peas represent pure happiness, while Daucus (Queen Anne’s Lace) symbolizes feminine grace, delicacy and sanctuary.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 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

Her youthful protege, 30-year-old Bardella, has been RN’s official leader since 2022 and is seen as having helped to distance the party from the toxic views of its founder and boost its appeal with younger voters.

— Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The fact that a 32-year-old Fabinho has been looked to from the bench tells its own story, but the youthful profiles of Danilo Santos and Ederson do provide alternatives that would be deserving of more minutes in the United States.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of youthful

Adjective

Elephant seals are polygamous and have harems, and the strongest male seals can breed with dozens, or up to 100, female seals.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The deadline for a female gymnast’s Olympic dreams used to be 16 years old, Ohashi was told.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 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.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
As the sounds of fighting increased nearby, Al-Zaharnah decided to leave with his wife and youngest son.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 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

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
While there is absolutely nothing childish about the property, there are crib and highchairs available, children’s menus at the hotel’s restaurant, and babysitting services that can be arranged through a third party.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Definition of childish

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