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boyish Antonyms

Opposite of boyish

Because the opposite of boyish shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, like, or characteristic of a young male, especially in having a youthful, energetic, or playfully charming demeanor.

Usage Example

"Even in his fifties, the actor retained a girlish enthusiasm and a warm, mischievous grin."

Strongest
girlish
manly
Strong
mature
grown-up

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of a woman or girl, or her hairstyle, figure, or clothing) having a slender, short-haired, or traditionally masculine look resembling that of a young boy.

Usage Example

"She decided to cut her long locks into a sleek, feminine pixie crop for the summer."

Strongest
feminine
womanly
girlish

Similar words to boyish

Words similar to boyish shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

gamine
tomboyish
youthful
androgynous
young
juvenile
puerile
See all synonyms of boyish

• Nearby Words

boycotter
boyfriend
boyhood
boyish
boyishly
boyishness
bozo

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Boyish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/boyish
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