Girlie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈgər-lē/ girl·ie

Meaning & Definition of Girlie

Girlie (adjective)

  1. girlish
  2. featuring scantily clothed women

Girlie (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in girlish

    similar: girlish, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly, effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine
    opposite: unfeminine, unwomanly, boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Girlie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Girlie:

girlish, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly, effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Girlie

Words with the opposite meaning of Girlie:

unfeminine, unwomanly, boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho

Origin & Etymology of Girlie

First known use: 1857

Frequently Asked Questions about Girlie

What does "Girlie" mean?

"Girlie" means girlish. As an adjective, it is defined as: girlish.

What is another word for "Girlie"?

Other words for "Girlie" include girlish, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly, effeminate and effete. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Girlie" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Girlie"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Girlie". Common alternatives include girlish, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly, effeminate, effete, epicene and sissified.

What is the opposite of "Girlie"?

Antonyms of "Girlie" include unfeminine, unwomanly, boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike and manly.

Is "Girlie" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Girlie" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Girlie"?

"Girlie" is pronounced /ˈgər-lē/ and divided into syllables as girl·ie.

What is the origin of the word "Girlie"?

First known use: 1857.

What is another word for "Girlie" meaning "as in girlish"?

When "Girlie" (adjective) means as in girlish, synonyms include girlish, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike and womanly. Opposites in this sense include unfeminine, unwomanly, boyish and hoydenish.