Meaning & Definition of word "Girlishly"

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    Girlishly

    /ˈɡɪrlɪʃli/

    adverb:

    • 1. In a manner characteristic of or resembling a girl, often implying traits such as playfulness, innocence, or emotional expressiveness.
      • Example: She laughed girlishly, her eyes sparkling with delight.
    • 2. In a way that reflects stereotypical characteristics associated with young girls, sometimes suggesting fragility or naivety.
      • Example: He spoke girlishly, his voice soft and melodious.
    • 3. In a manner that embodies the interests or behaviors typically associated with girls, such as being whimsical or preoccupied with appearance.
      • Example: The room was decorated girlishly, with pink curtains and floral patterns everywhere.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'girl' with the suffix '-ishly' indicating a manner of being.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    girlish charm:

    A quality of being endearingly feminine or youthful.

    girlish laughter:

    A light, playful laugh often associated with young girls.

    Related Words

    girlish:

    Characteristic of a girl.

    girlhood:

    The state or period of being a girl.

    feminine:

    Having qualities traditionally associated with girls or women.

    Slang Meanings of girlishly

    Meaning: To act cutesy or overly sweet.

    Example Sentence: She was girlishly fluttering her eyelashes at him.

    Meaning: To show exaggerated female traits.

    Example Sentence: He was acting girlishly when he couldn't handle the spooky movie.