boyish

Example Sentences

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While Harding, 50, retains a boyish mien, he is anything but flashy and conveys a British reserve on the podium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I laughed at myself, and the man with the boyish smile laughed with me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Brundage found himself immersed in the online culture of trash-talking, memes, boyish jokes and, ultimately, hacking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

For some reason, despite their boyish features they have thick beards.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

It feels very boyish but I’m congratulating him, and Tommy’s congratulating himself.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak