: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a girl or girlhood
girlishly
adverb
girlishness
noun
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As if the florals weren’t girlish enough, Kidman—styled by Jason Bolden—cinched her waist with a black satin bow belt.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
From the pale, girlish gowns of childhood, their wardrobes become elegant in color and pattern, contrasting with one another.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
From the pale, girlish gowns of childhood, their wardrobes become elegant in color and pattern, contrasting with one another.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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“Girlish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/girlish. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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