girly
7 synonyms and 8 antonyms for girly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Stereotypically feminine or delicate; not masculine.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use girly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
girly drink
girly colors
girly girl
The "weak" sense is dated and widely seen as sexist; best avoided in careful writing.
Etymology
Formed from girl + the adjective suffix -y.
Full origin of girly →Frequently asked questions
What does “girly” mean?
The word “girly” means stereotypically feminine or delicate; not masculine. In plain terms, stereotypically feminine in style, or (used dismissively) weak.
How do you pronounce “girly”?
“Girly” is pronounced GUR-lee (/ˈɡɝli/ in IPA).
How do you use “girly” in a sentence?
Here is “girly” used in a sentence: “He teased his brother for driving such a girly car.”
What is another word for “girly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “girly” include feminine, girlish, puellile, puelline, womanly and effeminate.
What is the opposite of “girly”?
The opposite of “girly” — its antonyms — are butch, hoyden, hoydenish, mannish and tomboyish.
What part of speech is “girly”?
“Girly” is an adjective.
Is “girly” a common word?
“Girly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “girly” have?
“Girly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stereotypically feminine or delicate; not masculine.
