Boylike (Adverb)
Meaning
Like a boy; "he smiled boyishly at his fiancee".
Examples
- He beamed boyishly as he handed her the small box containing the engagement ring.
- Her younger brother ran boyishly across the yard, waving a large water balloon in the air.
- The millionaire philanthropist approached the charity event with an admirably boyishly enthusiastic attitude.
- The elderly man giggled boyishly as he watched his grandchildren play in the park on a sunny day.
- When the team scored the winning goal, the coach leapt up from the bench, pumping his fists boyishly.