boyishly en · ADV
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English boyish Middle English -ly English -ly English boyishly From boyish + -ly.
Meanings
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In a boyish manner.
A shock of white hair fell boyishly across the side of his face, a face as wrinkled as an elephant hide.
1981 April 15, Ira Berkow, “DRAMA IN 'STENGELESE: YOU CAN LOOK IT UP”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more boyishly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most boyishly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
el αγορίστικα (like a boy)