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girlish Synonyms

Another word for girlish

Choosing another word for girlish depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 maidenly enthusiasm for community projects."

Strong
maidenly
girly
youthful
feminine
Weak
childlike

• 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 effeminate complaints about the cold weather."

Strong
effeminate
unmanly
sissy

Opposites of girlish

The opposite of girlish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

womanly
manly
matronly
boyish
macho
virile
masculine
mature
See all opposites of girlish

• Nearby Words

girlfriend
girlhood
girlie
girlish
girlishly
girlishness
girly

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