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Synonyms for boyish

Most common

immature youthful

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

Other

boyey informal

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

    Her boyish figure belied her femininity.

  2. adj. 2

    Relating to a boy, or occurring in boyhood.

Example sentences

  • immature He was so immature, he couldn't resist the temptation.
  • youthful Dmitri wants to maintain his youthful appearance.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
boyishrising
immaturefalling
youthfulsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
young1, boyey
7 letters
puerile2, boylike
8 letters
juvenile3, immature3, childish2, youthful2
12 letters
schoolboyish

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (puerile2 = 2 syllables).