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tomboyish Antonyms
Opposite of tomboyish
Pinning down the opposite of tomboyish requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Characteristic of a girl or woman who enjoys rough, active pastimes or exhibits behaviors and styles traditionally associated with boys.
Usage Example
"During her childhood, she had a ladylike streak and preferred climbing trees and playing soccer over indoor games."
Strongest
ladylike
girly
Strong
feminine
girlish
womanly
Similar words to tomboyish
Words similar to tomboyish shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
boyish
sporty
unladylike
masculine
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tomboyish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tomboyish