Girlish
adjective
Similar or related to a girl or to the way a girl behaves.
Despite his age, he still has a girlish enthusiasm for life.
Often appears as...
- girlish laughter
- girlish charm
adjective
Used to describe a man or boy who behaves or looks like a girl.
He has a girlish voice that often causes confusion on the phone.
Often appears as...
- girlish voice
- girlish mannerisms
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Similar or related to a girl or to the way a girl behaves.
Despite his age, he still has a girlish enthusiasm for life.
Often appears as...
- girlish laughter
- girlish charm
adjective
Used to describe a man or boy who behaves or looks like a girl.
He has a girlish voice that often causes confusion on the phone.
Often appears as...
- girlish voice
- girlish mannerisms
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotions
Often suggests joy or spirited energy typically associated with youthful females.
Her girlish delight was infectious at the surprise party.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Age Specific
Can be used for females of any age, not just young girls.
The elderly woman's girlish laugh reminded us of her youthful spirit.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Traits
Can refer to behaviors and attitudes, not just physical appearance.
She displayed girlish enthusiasm when learning to dance.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotions
Often suggests joy or spirited energy typically associated with youthful females.
Her girlish delight was infectious at the surprise party.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Age Specific
Can be used for females of any age, not just young girls.
The elderly woman's girlish laugh reminded us of her youthful spirit.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Traits
Can refer to behaviors and attitudes, not just physical appearance.
She displayed girlish enthusiasm when learning to dance.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotions
Often suggests joy or spirited energy typically associated with youthful females.
Her girlish delight was infectious at the surprise party.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Age Specific
Can be used for females of any age, not just young girls.
The elderly woman's girlish laugh reminded us of her youthful spirit.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Traits
Can refer to behaviors and attitudes, not just physical appearance.
She displayed girlish enthusiasm when learning to dance.
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Quote examples
Jennie
South Korean Musician
Since I have given lots of strong and charismatic performances on the stage, many people think that I probably would be just like that in real life. But many of those who have met me say that I have an aura of genuinely girlish charm.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
American Actress
Being an actor gives you a chance to play all kinds of roles, very moving and dramatic on one project, silly and girlish on another. That's the most interesting thing out this business, you get to keep reinventing yourself.
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Jerry Hall
American Model
People think I'm girlish and flippant, but I was an honours student. I was voted Girl Most Likely To Succeed at North Mesquite High in Texas. My best subject was science. I won a scholarship.
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Divyanka Tripathi
Indian Actress
There was nothing girlish about me. I wore clothes hand-stitched by my mother... I had only one ear pierced and preferred loose shirts and trousers. I think I was imitating my father!
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Jim Cornette
American Author
I can stay under 215 pounds, which is pretty good for me, if I stay off the road. If I go on the road, I invariably eat garbage and start to lose my girlish figure.
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Juliana Hatfield
American Musician
I can't believe I got a major-label record deal. My music was quirky, and my voice was so odd and high and girlish, it was like a weird novelty act.
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Rachel Sklar
Canadian Lawyer
What bothered me most about chick lit, frankly, was how the term was used to dismiss a huge chunk of the bookstore as silly, girlish prattle.
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Angelina Jolie
American Actress
I like everything. Boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny. Which is a problem when I'm walking down the street.
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Robert Plant
British Musician
My vocal style I haven't tried to copy from anyone. It just developed until it became the girlish whine it is today.
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Angelina Jolie
American Actress
Honestly, I like everything, boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny.
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Jennie
South Korean Musician
Since I have given lots of strong and charismatic performances on the stage, many people think that I probably would be just like that in real life. But many of those who have met me say that I have an aura of genuinely girlish charm.
Quote examples
Sarah Michelle Gellar
American Actress
Being an actor gives you a chance to play all kinds of roles, very moving and dramatic on one project, silly and girlish on another. That's the most interesting thing out this business, you get to keep reinventing yourself.
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Jerry Hall
American Model
People think I'm girlish and flippant, but I was an honours student. I was voted Girl Most Likely To Succeed at North Mesquite High in Texas. My best subject was science. I won a scholarship.
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Divyanka Tripathi
Indian Actress
There was nothing girlish about me. I wore clothes hand-stitched by my mother... I had only one ear pierced and preferred loose shirts and trousers. I think I was imitating my father!
Quote examples
Jim Cornette
American Author
I can stay under 215 pounds, which is pretty good for me, if I stay off the road. If I go on the road, I invariably eat garbage and start to lose my girlish figure.
Quote examples
Juliana Hatfield
American Musician
I can't believe I got a major-label record deal. My music was quirky, and my voice was so odd and high and girlish, it was like a weird novelty act.
Quote examples
Rachel Sklar
Canadian Lawyer
What bothered me most about chick lit, frankly, was how the term was used to dismiss a huge chunk of the bookstore as silly, girlish prattle.
Quote examples
Angelina Jolie
American Actress
I like everything. Boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny. Which is a problem when I'm walking down the street.
Quote examples
Robert Plant
British Musician
My vocal style I haven't tried to copy from anyone. It just developed until it became the girlish whine it is today.
Quote examples
Angelina Jolie
American Actress
Honestly, I like everything, boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny.
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