Girlish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈgər-lish/ girl·ish

Meaning & Definition of Girlish

Girlish (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a girl or girlhood

Girlish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in girlie

    similar: girlie, 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

  2. as in young, boyish

    similar: boyish, juvenescent, kiddish, young, youngish, youthful, babyish, childish, infantile, infantilized, infantine, maidenly, virginal, adolescent, callow, green, immature, inexperienced, juvenile, puerile, raw, unfledged, unformed, unripe, unripened, ingenuous, innocent, naive, tender, unknowing, unseasoned, unsophisticated, untrained, untried
    opposite: adult, experienced, grown-up, mature, ripe, advanced, precocious, knowing, savvy, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Girlish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Girlish:

girlie, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly, effeminate, effete, epicene, sissified, sissy, unmanly, ladylike, distaff, petticoat, ultrafeminine, boyish, juvenescent, kiddish, young, youngish, youthful, babyish, childish, infantile, infantilized, infantine, maidenly, virginal, adolescent, callow, green, immature, inexperienced, juvenile, puerile, raw, unfledged, unformed, unripe

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Girlish

Words with the opposite meaning of Girlish:

unfeminine, unwomanly, boyish, hoydenish, tomboyish, male, manlike, manly, mannish, masculine, virile, androgynous, neuter, Amazonian, butch, hairy-chested, hypermasculine, macho, adult, experienced, grown-up, mature, ripe, advanced, precocious, knowing, savvy, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise

Word Forms of Girlish

Derived words: girlishly (adverb), girlishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Girlish

First known use: 1565

Frequently Asked Questions about Girlish

What does "Girlish" mean?

"Girlish" means of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a girl or girlhood. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a girl or girlhood. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Girlish"?

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

What are different ways to say "Girlish"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Girlish". Common alternatives include girlie, female, feminine, womanish, womanlike, womanly, effeminate, effete, epicene and sissified.

What is the opposite of "Girlish"?

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

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

"Girlish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Girlish"?

"Girlish" is pronounced /ˈgər-lish/ and divided into syllables as girl·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Girlish"?

First known use: 1565.

What is another word for "Girlish" meaning "as in girlie"?

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