What does hoydenish mean?
Hoydenish means Somewhat hoyden..
Hoydenish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Somewhat hoyden..
Example Sentences
...the money Lady Penryhn produced was as little as her services were great; she therefore, (guaranteed by a look from her grace) in a kind of mock-hoydenish manner, seized all the purses, emptied them into the auctioneer's hat, and declared that, as every one present had done their best, all were equal benefactors to the charity;...
To his left sat two Hindu students. At his right there was Professor Hagen’s daughter, a hoydenish Drama major.
Synonyms for hoydenish
Antonyms for hoydenish
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Word Forms
- more hoydenish
- most hoydenish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hoydenish?
Common synonyms include spirited, hoyden, unwomanly, tomboyish.
What is the opposite of hoydenish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hoydenish in a sentence?
...the money Lady Penryhn produced was as little as her services were great; she therefore, (guaranteed by a look from her grace) in a kind of mock-hoydenish manner, seized all the purses, emptied them into the auctioneer's hat, and declared that, as every one present had done their best, all were equal benefactors to the charity;...
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