Boyishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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boyishly

 

[ ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior, appearance

In a boyish manner; exhibiting characteristics typically associated with boys, such as playfulness or a lack of seriousness. It often implies a sense of innocence or youthful exuberance.

Synonyms

childishly, playfully, youthfully

Examples of usage

  • She laughed boyishly at his silly joke.
  • He approached the challenge boyishly, with a sense of adventure.
  • The boyishly charming actor won the hearts of the audience.
  • They played boyishly in the park, carefree and full of energy.
  • Her boyishly short haircut surprised everyone at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "boyishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de menino

🇮🇳 बच्चों की तरह

🇩🇪 bubenhaft

🇮🇩 seperti anak laki-laki

🇺🇦 хлоп'ячий

🇵🇱 chłopięco

🇯🇵 少年のように

🇫🇷 d'un garçon

🇪🇸 de niño

🇹🇷 çocukça

🇰🇷 소년처럼

🇸🇦 بشكل صبي

🇨🇿 chlapec

🇸🇰 chlapčensky

🇨🇳 男孩般的

🇸🇮 dečki

🇮🇸 strákurlegt

🇰🇿 ұл баладай

🇬🇪 ბიჭურად

🇦🇿 oğulca

🇲🇽 de niño

Word origin

The term 'boyishly' is derived from the base word 'boy,' which comes from the Old English 'bōia,' meaning 'a young male child.' The suffix '-ishly' is added to adjectives to form adverbs, indicating a characteristic manner. Over time, 'boyishly' has evolved to describe actions or behaviors that are reminiscent of boys, often highlighting a sense of youth, playfulness, and the lack of adult seriousness. This word captures the spontaneity and innocence typically associated with young boys, framing them in a light that is both endearing and nostalgic. The usage of 'boyishly' has become popular in modern discourse as society often reflects on gender-specific behaviors and attributes that are celebrated in childhood.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,057, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.