Definition

In a way that is characteristic of a girl, often implying playfulness or innocence.

Example

She laughed girlishly at the joke, her eyes sparkling with delight.

Conversation

Did you see how she dressed at the party last night?

Yeah, she looked so girlishly cute in that pink dress!

I know, right? It really suited her personality.

Totally! It’s nice to see someone embrace their style like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Girlishly → It is formed from "girl" (from Old English "gyrl", meaning a young female) and "-ish" (meaning having the qualities of) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "girlishly" means in a manner that has the qualities of a girl, often implying youthful or feminine characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'girl' representing a young female, and the suffixes '-ish' and '-ly' indicating a manner or quality. This helps you remember that 'girlishly' describes actions or behaviors that are characteristic of a girl.

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