girlish
Adjective: 1. Characteristic of or suitable for a girl, especially a young girl: Having the qualities, appearance, or behavior traditionally associated with girls. 2. Resembling or befitting a girl in nature, manner, or appearance: Often implying youthfulness, innocence, or a light, playful quality.
The adjective "girlish" is used to describe qualities, behaviors, styles, or appearances that are typical of a girl. It often carries a neutral or positive connotation of youth and charm, but depending on context, it can sometimes imply a lack of maturity or seriousness when applied to an adult.
- She had a girlish laugh that was very infectious.
- The room was decorated in a girlish style with lots of pink and lace.
- Even in her forties, she retained a girlish enthusiasm for life.
- He teased her about her girlish handwriting.
- "girlish figure": A slim, youthful body shape often associated with adolescence.
- The actress maintained a girlish figure well into her career.
- "girlish delight/enthusiasm": A pure, innocent, or exuberant joy reminiscent of a young girl.
- She clapped her hands with girlish delight upon seeing the surprise.
- Girlishly (adverb): In a girlish manner.
- She giggled girlishly at the compliment.
- Girlishness (noun): The quality of being girlish.
- Her girlishness was part of her charm.
- Youthful: Characteristic of or suitable for young people.
- Maidenly: Like a maiden; modest, gentle.
- Childlike: Having the good qualities, such as innocence, associated with a child.
- Boyish: Characteristic of or suitable for a boy.
- Womanly: Having qualities traditionally associated with a mature woman.
- Manly: Having qualities traditionally associated with a man.
Note: "Girlish" itself is not commonly the root of idioms. It is typically used as a standard descriptive adjective.
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befitting or characteristic of a young girl
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girlish charm
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a dress too schoolgirlish for office wear
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