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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As if the florals weren’t girlish enough, Kidman—styled by Jason Bolden—cinched her waist with a black satin bow belt. 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 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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