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girlish Antonyms

Opposite of girlish

Because the opposite of girlish shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a young girl, especially in terms of youthful freshness, innocence, or liveliness.

Usage Example

"Despite her years in public office, she retained a womanly enthusiasm for community projects."

Strongest
womanly
boyish
matronly
Strong
masculine
mature

• adjective (Context 2)

Considered weak, timid, or overly delicate in a manner stereotypically associated with a young girl (often used disparagingly of a boy or man).

Usage Example

"The coach scolded the players for their manly complaints about the cold weather."

Strongest
manly
macho
Strong
virile

Similar words to girlish

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

maidenly
effeminate
girly
youthful
unmanly
feminine
sissy
childlike
See all synonyms of girlish

• Nearby Words

girlfriend
girlhood
girlie
girlish
girlishly
girlishness
girly

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