GIRLISHNESS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

girlishness

noun

as in femininity

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Recent Examples of girlishness Olivia Rodrigo’s girlishness is her superpower. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 June 2026 Montalvo Peña’s audition gets across in just a few minutes Aje’s distinctive blend of perk, pluck and pastel-pink girlishness spiked with a generous dollop of disassociated delusionality. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

From the return of the skirt and expressive femininity to bold color, craftsmanship and embellishment, there is a sense of freedom and possibility that feels fresh for the season.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Pair your brown skirt with a top in neutral shades to help bring out the soft femininity of the hue.

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of femininity

Noun

But the ad, by presenting Sweeney’s body as proof of heritable womanhood, served conservatives in another way, too.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Throughout her career, Laurer broke down barriers by challenging expectations of womanhood and athleticism.

— Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of womanhood

Noun

In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear.

— Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022
For makeup, Campbell emphasized the romanticism and feminity of her gown with long eyelashes and a pink lip.

— Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 23 May 2022

Definition of feminity

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