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or girly
as in feminine
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Recent Examples of girlie
Instead of going edgy, Michael Kors put the model in a super-girlie floral look from head to toe.
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Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022
The clients had asked that the space not be too girlie, and the wallcovering, a holdover from the suite’s life as guest quarters, worked as a neutral background.
—Alison Van Houten, WSJ, 21 July 2021
Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022
The clients had asked that the space not be too girlie, and the wallcovering, a holdover from the suite’s life as guest quarters, worked as a neutral background.
—Alison Van Houten, WSJ, 21 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlie
Adjective
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The spoof video that is played on screens at Trump’s rallies alternates between scenes of intense military training, sometimes with drill sergeants yelling at troops, and scenes depicting what are meant to portray LGBTQ members of the military, each displaying exaggerated feminine affects.Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Four years later, when Trump was running against another white man, majorities of Republicans agreed that both society has become too soft and feminine and that society punishes men just for acting like men, tapping into a particular brand of male/masculine grievance.Kelly Dittmar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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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
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Molly, the brainchild of designer Kenny Wong, is a girlish character with emerald eyes and a permanent pout.Jasmine Li, Fortune, 18 May 2024
Adjective
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My favorite was the dystopian one featured in the tour’s promotional, majestically capturing a Black, womanly otherworldliness concomitant with her performance.Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Her namesake designs reflect her penchant for luxurious fabrics and impeccable make, unexpected flourishes via volume or texture, and womanly silhouettes with a modernist touch.Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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At club night, Cory works to lock in female alliances.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Our female testers noted that the warmth did come at the cost of a flattering silhouette, but the boxy cut is a price worth paying in the coldest of winter climes.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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In both sketches, Keaton plays an effeminate man who doesn’t quite understand the assignment.Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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But worry not: Once it’s done poking fun at an effeminate male stereotype, the script swoops in with a cautious coming-out monologue perfectly tailored to generate a fresh round of headlines celebrating and/or criticizing Disney’s latest LGBTQ milestone.Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2021
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“Girlie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlie. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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