adverb
- in a manner characteristic of or befitting a girl; with girlish qualities such as innocence, playfulness, or youthful charm
Usage: often used to describe behavior, appearance, or demeanor; can carry both positive (charming, playful) and negative (immature, naive) connotations depending on context
Examples
- She giggled girlishly at the joke.
- He spoke girlishly, which surprised his colleagues.
- The actress moved girlishly across the stage in her role as a young character.
- She dressed girlishly in pink ribbons and frilly skirts.
- He blushed girlishly when complimented.
- The children laughed girlishly as they played in the garden.