CEFR B2

girlish

adjective

Meaning

Having characteristics or qualities typically associated with a young girl, often implying innocence, playfulness, or immaturity.

Examples

She wore a dress with ruffles and bows, giving her a very girlish appearance.
Despite her age, her handwriting remained small and girlish.

Synonyms: childlike, youthful, maidenly, puerile

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girlish (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/

Definition

Having characteristics or qualities typically associated with a young girl, often implying innocence, playfulness, or immaturity.

Examples

She wore a dress with ruffles and bows, giving her a very girlish appearance.
Despite her age, her handwriting remained small and girlish.
His girlish enthusiasm for collecting stickers was quite endearing.

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