noun as in strong fondness

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girlish, boyish

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Example:Her demeanor was playful and girlish, totally unlike the woman she had become later in life.

Definition: Having or evincing qualities or interests that are considered suitable for girls or young women, such as being innocent, playful, or dainty.

From girlish

Example:He has the long dark hair of a boyish young man.

Definition:having or showing qualities that are thought to be suitable for boys, especially qualities that suggest a lack of mature behavior or physical characteristics.

From boyish