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girlish

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/ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/ · girl-ish

Characteristic of or suitable for girls; youthful; innocent.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Characteristic of or suitable for girls; youthful; innocent.

لڑکیوں کی جیسی؛ نوعمر؛ معصومانہ۔

لڑکیوں جیسا

larkiyon jaisa

Synonyms

femininechildlikeinnocentنرممعصومخواہش مند

Antonyms

masculinematureseriousمردانہپختہسنجیدہ

Common Collocations

  • girlish charm
  • girlish laughter
  • girlish behavior

Example Sentences

Her girlish laughter filled the room with joy.

اس کی لڑکیوں جیسی ہنسی نے کمرے کو خوشیوں سے بھر دیا۔

Us ki larkiyon jaisi hansi ne kamray ko khushiyon se bhar dia.

She wore a girlish dress adorned with flowers.

اس نے پھولوں سے سجی لڑکیوں جیسی لباس پہنا تھا۔

Us ne phoolon se saji larkiyon jaisi libas pehna tha.

The girlish spirit of her artwork resonates with innocence.

اس کے فن پارے کی لڑکیوں جیسی روح معصومیت کے ساتھ جڑتی ہے۔

Us ke fun paray ki larkiyon jaisi rooh masoomiyat ke sath judti hai.

Easily Confused With

girl:A 'girl' refers to a female child, whereas 'girlish' describes characteristics typical of a girl.

Word Family

girl
nounلڑکی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'girl' + 'ish' to remember the characteristics associated with being a girl.

Imagine a young girl playing with dolls in a flowery dress.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تہذیبوں کی جوش میں وہ ایک لڑکی ہے حسن و عشق کے حرم میں یہ ایک لڑکی ہے

Tehzibon ki josh mein wo aik larki hai Husn o ishq ke haram mein ye aik larki hai

In the fervor of civilizations, she is a girl In the sanctuary of beauty and love, she is a girl

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لڑکی کو نہ سمجھو، آسانی سے زمین پر رکھ دو

Larki ko na samjho, aasani se zameen par rakh do

Do not underestimate a girl; she can easily prove herself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "girl" — a female child

First known use: 19th century

The term 'girlish' derives from the word 'girl,' with the suffix '-ish' added to denote characteristics of being girl-like or youthful. It has been used since the early 19th century.