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Example sentences for: boyish
How can you use “boyish” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:
There was a sweet and goofy nostalgia in many of today's responses, recalling boyish sexual stirrings in a nonexistent time without today's easy access to pornography.
Before the crash, the boyish, gap-toothed Brinkley was known primarily as a Michael Beschloss-in-waiting, a telegenic historian fielding calls from the cable news networks.
Going for him: 1) infectious charisma as seen at his terrific performance at the Grammys and which is constantly on display on MTV; 2) boyish good looks--he was named one of People 's "50 Most Beautiful People"; and 3) he's friends with Madonna.
Further, since les in this special usage has its origin in boyish slang, it implies masculinity, as guys might in English.
Spader is a bit too sincere and boyish to play the jaded libertine Ballard, but he's a fine actor and unquestionably game.