Girlish and Matronly

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Girlish adjective - Befitting or characteristic of a young girl.

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Matronly is an antonym for girlish in juvenile topic.

Nearby Words: girl, girlhood, girlie, girlishly

Matronly adjective - Befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman.

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Girlish is an antonym for matronly.

Nearby Word: matron

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Matronly and Girlish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/girlish/matronly

Girlish & Matronly. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/girlish/matronly>.

Matronly or Girlish. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/girlish/matronly.

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