Meaning & Definition
adjective
Characteristic of or suitable for a girl; feminine in manner or appearance.
She wore a girlish dress that twirled beautifully as she danced.
Youthful or immature in manner or behavior, often suggesting naivety.
His girlish giggle made everyone around him smile.
Playfully feminine; associated with traits traditionally attributed to girls.
The girlish charm of her personality attracted many friends.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'girl' with the suffix '-ish' indicating a characteristic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
girlish laughter:
A light, high-pitched, and carefree giggle typically associated with young girls.
girlish enthusiasm:
An innocent and vibrant eagerness often exhibited by girls.
Slang Meanings
Girly
She's into all the girly things like makeup and dresses.
Twee
That movie was so twee and girlish, I loved it!