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boyishly Antonyms
Opposite of boyishly
Because the opposite of boyishly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner characteristic of a boy; with youthful charm, enthusiasm, or playfulness.
Usage Example
"The veteran actor grinned maturely at the applause, looking decades younger than his actual age."
Strongest
maturely
Strong
girlishly
manfully
solemnly
• adverb (Context 2)
In an immature, naive, or childishly impulsive way.
Usage Example
"He reacted maturely to the mild criticism by sulking for the remainder of the afternoon."
Strongest
maturely
Strong
sensibly
wisely
Similar words to boyishly
Words similar to boyishly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
immaturely
youthfully
childishly
juvenilely
laddishly
impishly
roguishly
naively
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Boyishly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/boyishly