Antonyms for boyish
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : boi-ish |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɔɪ ɪʃ |
Definition of boyish
Origin :- 1540s, "pertaining to boys," from boy + -ish. Meaning "puerile" is from 1570s. Related: Boyishly; boyishness.
- adj youthful
- Tom's handsome, boyish face had the greatest attraction for her.
- Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
- It was moonlight, and I went through the streets with boyish confidence.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- Nor had I ever before seen a soldier who seemed to my boyish eyes so like what a warrior should be.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- As my boyish eyes saw it, it was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- But his smile was boyish and pleasant, and his manner a trifle shy.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- Though the voice is as boyish as ever, there is a new note in it of which his father is aware.
- Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie
- Henceforth it had a part in every invention of my boyish imagination.
- Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
- Indeed I am only half honest after all: I loved you once—after a boyish fashion.'
- Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
- Yes, he was a very handsome fellow, and boyish-looking, too—but not too boyish.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- Captain Middleton was rather appealing just then, so earnest and big and boyish.
- Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
Synonyms for boyish
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