Kittenish

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪtənɪʃ/

Definitions of kittenish

adjective having qualities or characteristics of a kitten; playful, lively, or frisky

Example Sentences

A1 The kittenish behavior of the new cat made everyone smile.

A2 She had a kittenish charm that was hard to resist.

B1 The actress portrayed a kittenish innocence in her latest role.

B2 Her flirtatious and kittenish demeanor was captivating to those around her.

C1 The model's kittenish poses added a playful element to the photo shoot.

C2 Despite her age, she still retained a kittenish quality that was endearing.

Examples of kittenish in a Sentence

formal The actress's kittenish charm endeared her to audiences around the world.

informal She put on a kittenish act to get his attention.

slang She was acting all kittenish around him, trying to flirt.

figurative His kittenish behavior at the office was starting to annoy his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of kittenish

• past tense: kittenished
• plural: kittenishes
• comparative: more kittenish
• superlative: most kittenish
• present tense: kittenishes
• future tense: will kittenish
• perfect tense: have kittenished
• continuous tense: is kittenishing
• singular: kittenish
• positive degree: kittenish
• infinitive: to kittenish
• gerund: kittenishing
• participle: kittenished

Origin and Evolution of kittenish

First Known Use: 1751 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'kittenish' is derived from the noun 'kitten', which refers to a young cat.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something that is playful, frisky, or coquettish like a kitten, the word 'kittenish' has evolved to also connote a sense of innocence and charm.