Synonyms for

Girly

Verb Another word for girly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of girls or women; effeminate

Synonyms & similar words

feminine girlish womanly ladylike coquettish flirtatious frilly dainty delicate elegant flouncy gossamer light lacy pretty twee unmanly effeminate sissy soft

Synonyms by register

Informal

cutesy frilly dainty sweet precious

Literary

effeminate delicate

Antonyms

masculine manly boyish rugged tough burly sturdy

Common collocations

  • girly girl
  • girly drink
  • girly movie
  • girly things
  • girly fashion
  • girly voice
  • girly pink

Word family

noun girl
adverb girlishly

Usage note

Often used to describe characteristics or preferences stereotypically associated with young girls. Can sometimes carry a negative or dismissive connotation, implying immaturity or superficiality.

Example sentences

  1. She loves wearing girly clothes.
  2. The room was decorated in a girly style.
  3. The color pink is often associated with girly things.
  4. He didn't want to wear the girly hat his sister gave him.
  5. She thought the flowers on the dress made it too girly.

Quotes

  • I'm not a girly girl at all - I never wear dresses.
  • I'm not a girly-girl, and I love sports.
  • I'm not a girly-girl, and I'm not a tomboy.

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