girllike

Like a lass

Girllike means resembling or characteristic of a girl—suggesting youthful femininity, innocence, or the mannerisms associated with young females: She had a girllike enthusiasm that was infectious.

The word can describe appearance, behavior, or quality in anyone, though when applied to adult women it may carry condescending overtones depending on context.

youthful

playful

Inclined toward fun

frolicsome · lively · carefree · exuberant · buoyant · bubbly · whimsical · cheerful · peppy · spirited

delicate

dainty

Delicately small and pretty

willowy · fragile · graceful · elfin · sylphlike · wispy · lithe · nimble · small · tender

innocent

naive

Innocently unsuspecting

guileless · ingenuous · sincere · trustful · unaffected · unspoiled · unassuming · wide-eyed · artless · credulous

stereotypical

pink

Pale red hue

glitter · ballet · fashion · nail polish · ponies · hearts · sparkle · tiaras · cupcakes · floral

Opposites
gender presentation

girllikeboyish

Resembling a young lad

boylike · masculine · manly · mannish · macho

maturity

girllikewomanly

Having feminine maturity

matronly · mature · grown-up · ladylike · motherly

Family

like, girl, girlfriend, schoolgirl, girlish, girlhood, cowgirl, girlfriends, salesgirl

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G