girlish
Americanadjective
adjective
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She does succeed in bringing an oddly girlish quality to her performance, but it grows monotonous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Hello Kitty launched as the Japanese 'kawaii' culture — a hyperfeminine, girlish aesthetic — gained popularity across the world.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
Wittingly or not, Gaines seems to understand that her ability to play the “victim” of these supposedly demonic trans forces depends on presenting herself as girlish.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2025
Often, Bannon will toss the mic, virtually, to his 23-year-old co-host Natalie Winters, a blond Californian who has a side business selling a girlish right-wing clothing line.
From Slate ● Nov. 25, 2024
“Tigers? You are too old for girlish games!”
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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