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girlish

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girl·ish  (gûrlsh)
adj.
Characteristic of or befitting a girl: girlish charm.

girlish·ly adv.
girlish·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.girlish - befitting or characteristic of a young girl; "girlish charm"; "a dress too schoolgirlish for office wear"
young, immature - (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; "young people"
Translations
girlish [ˈgəːlɪʃ] adjde niña
girlish [ˈgəːlɪʃ] adjde jeune fille
girlish [ˈgəːlɪʃ] girl adjmädchenhaft
girlish [ˈgəːlɪʃ] adjda ragazza


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If the history of Polly's girlish experiences suggests a hint or insinuates a lesson, I shall feel that, in spite of many obstacles, I have not entirely neglected my duty toward the little men and women, for whom it is an honor and a pleasure to write, since in them I have always found my kindest patrons, gentlest critics, warmest friends.
"Then, Aucassin," she replied, almost sternly, in her great girlish love, "this is true also,--I love you.
The prospect of it frightened her so thoroughly, that, with a mixture of true girlish perverseness and folly, she resolved on getting out of the house and proceeding directly by the stage to her friends, the Clarkes; and had really got as far as the length of two streets in her journey when she was fortunately missed, pursued, and overtaken.
 
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