boyish Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/
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Boyish as an Adjective
1
Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.
People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.
2
Relating to a boy, or occurring in boyhood.
Boyish in a Sentence
People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.
Her boyish figure belied her femininity.
Word Forms & Grammar
boyish (comparative more boyish, superlative most boyish)
Words That Rhyme With Boyish
Origin of Boyish
From boy + -ish.
Boyish at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor |
| Comparative / superlative | more boyish, most boyish |
How Do You Say Boyish?
Boyish is pronounced /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bɔɪ).