boyish

boyish — adjective

1. showing the fresh look, easy energy, or playful way of acting that people often

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing the fresh look, easy energy, or playful way of acting that people often connect with boys.

例句

Rina kept her hair short and had a boyish smile.

boyish + smile

The new jacket gave Mei a neat, boyish look.

boyish + look

同義詞
  • youthful

    broader and simply suggests looking or feeling young

  • childlike

    stresses innocence or wonder, not specifically a male style

  • tomboyish

    used especially for girls or women seen as acting more like boys

  • laddish

    more informal and often less positive, suggesting rough or immature male behavior

反義詞
  • feminine

    describes qualities traditionally linked with women or girls

  • mature

    focuses on adult seriousness rather than youthful playfulness

文法句型

boyish + smile/grin/face/charm

boyish + energy/excitement/look

用法筆記

Often used about a person's face, smile, haircut, charm, or manner. In positive contexts it suggests youth and natural ease; in negative contexts it can suggest slight immaturity.

常見錯誤

❌The printer has a boyish design.
✅The actor has a boyish face.
💡This word usually describes a person's appearance or behavior, not machines or objects.