Girlish vs. Girly

Girlish vs. Girly — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Girlish and Girly

Girlishadjective

Like (that of) a girl; feminine.

Girlyadjective

Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, sweet; unmasculine.

Girlishadjective

(archaic) Of or relating to girlhood.

Girlynoun

(childish) Girl.

Girlishadjective

befitting or characteristic of a young girl;

girlish charma dress too schoolgirlish for office wear
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