boyish
Example Sentences
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The “Spider-Man” star’s boyish mildness is unsuited for a youth who should be tormented by unanswered questions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
He’s more charismatic than Starmer, that much is undeniable, with a kind of boyish charm, and he can do “normal bloke” better than Starmer can.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
On my way back to Los Angeles, I changed planes in Cincinnati, and as I sat down, a nice-looking, 30-something man with a boyish smile in the next seat gave me a welcoming nod.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Models Bella Hadid and Loli Bahia have also sported them with boyish style, adopting a long-standing tradition of wearing the necktie as a subversive projection of women's equal rights.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Only after they were under way did Fischer allow himself to break into a big, boyish grin.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
