boyish
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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
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
Mr. Brody’s Nick has an ingratiating, cocky but boyish allure that makes Jacki’s attraction to him persuasive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 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
Matty had a boyish pride in the fact that he never cried.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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