boyish

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Happily, Mr. Hamilton, who retains his boyish handsomeness, infuses this recollected ardor with convincing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

His voice blends boyish wonder with the wisdom of his 99 years - each in equal measure.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Woody shrugged, still smiling his boyish smile, and did not argue.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston