Modifies a noun

• giggle: Had me in fit of girlish giggles every time they said " thankyou " in a Geordie accent, much to Cherb's amusement.

• charm: They chatted for hours and by the end of the day he had been won over by her girlish charm.

• voice: I wish Harriet would come to me, " said the girlish voice, faintly.

• figure: He looked slantwise at the graceful, girlish figure by his side.

• laughter: Hearing a peal of girlish laughter, she glanced over her shoulder to the wheel-house.

• look: A sophisticated and girlish look is mixed with Slavic details.

Modifying Another Word

• so: He looked so cute and acted so girlish, I can't help but think this might be a good idea for all boys.

• almost: Now, here she was, well into her thirties, yet experiencing an almost girlish delight in receiving such attention.

• quite: His earliest memories were of her beauty and quite girlish grace.

Used with adjective complement

• act: He looked so cute and acted so girlish, I can't help but think this might be a good idea for all boys.