Boyish

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/

Definitions of boyish

adjective having the characteristics of a boy, such as being youthful or mischievous

Example Sentences

A1 He has a boyish charm that makes everyone smile.

A2 The actor's boyish looks helped him land the role of a teenager in the movie.

B1 She appreciated his boyish enthusiasm for trying new things.

B2 Despite his boyish appearance, he was actually a very mature and responsible individual.

C1 His boyish sense of humor endeared him to all his colleagues.

C2 The politician's boyish charm helped him connect with voters on a personal level.

Examples of boyish in a Sentence

formal The young man had a boyish charm that endeared him to everyone he met.

informal He still had a boyish grin on his face as he recounted the story.

slang His boyish haircut was all the rage among his friends.

figurative Her enthusiasm for the project was like a burst of boyish energy.

Grammatical Forms of boyish

• past tense: boyished
• plural: boyishes
• comparative: more boyish
• superlative: most boyish
• present tense: boyishes
• future tense: will boyish
• perfect tense: have boyished
• continuous tense: is boyishing
• singular: boyish
• positive degree: boyish
• infinitive: to boyish
• gerund: boyishing
• participle: boyished

Origin and Evolution of boyish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'boyish' originated from the combination of the Middle English word 'boy' meaning a male child and the suffix '-ish' indicating a quality or characteristic.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe characteristics or qualities associated with young boys, the term 'boyish' has evolved to also connote a sense of playfulness, energy, or innocence regardless of gender.