girlish

adjective

girl·​ish ˈgər-lish How to pronounce girlish (audio)
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a girl or girlhood
girlishly adverb
girlishness noun

Examples of girlish in a Sentence

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The rounded aspect at the top of her dress was an exquisite touch to an already girlish presentation with the double bow additions. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024 Molly, the brainchild of designer Kenny Wong, is a girlish character with emerald eyes and a permanent pout. Jasmine Li, Fortune, 18 May 2024 Despite having been dead for a few hundred years now, Marie Antoinette remains one of the most enduring style icons in human history and Coppola's film feeds that insatiable fascination with a fresh, girlish vision of the tragic monarch. Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 May 2024 The presentation was a celebration of ethereal fabrics, and girlish elements: baby pink, gracefully adorned tulle pieces with floral print and 3D flower embellishments, reminiscent of a ballet performance. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for girlish 

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of girlish was in 1565

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“Girlish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/girlish. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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