Girlish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɜː.lɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Girlish is an adjective meaning Like (that of) a girl; feminine.
Meaning
Like (that of) a girl; feminine.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Of or relating to girlhood.
Example Sentences
April, April, / Laugh thy girlish laughter; / Then, the moment after, / Weep thy girlish tears!
She saw her own face, glowing with girlish beauty, and illuminating all the interior of the dusky mirror in which she had been wont to gaze at it.
Three little maids from school are we, / Pert as a school-girl well can be, / Filled to the brim with girlish glee, / Three little maids from school!
Synonyms for girlish
Depending on context, synonyms include immature, young, schoolgirlish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include schoolgirlish, young, immature, feminine, female, girly.
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