girly
adj.having qualities that people often think are typical for girls, like being pink, sweet, or very feminine. You use this to describe things like clothes, rooms, or behavior.
adj.characteristic of or appropriate to a girl; often used to describe aesthetics or behaviors perceived as traditionally feminine. Frequently carries a light, informal tone and can be used either affectionately or dismissively depending on context.
“She decorated her bedroom with girly posters and pink pillows.”
“The movie is a bit too girly for his taste, as he prefers action films over romantic comedies.”
“While some critics dismissed the brand's aesthetic as merely girly, others argued it reclaimed traditional feminine symbols as a form of modern empowerment.”
Often used as a gradable adjective; can be modified by 'very' or 'quite'.
From girl + -y (adjectival sufix).
From girl + -y (diminutive suffix).
From girl + -ly (adverbial suffix), after the adjective.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.