ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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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