Girlish

/ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/

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.

Related Words

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!