Are feminine and girly the same thing?

Or do they have different meanings?

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They are different. Feminine implies womanliness and the qualities of being female. Girly implies childishness or immaturity. Girlishness, indeed.

Nightwings · 31-35, F

@SeekingConnection I don't think "girly" necessarily implies childishness or immaturity, it just implies the feminine style for girls below 17-18 circa. The style is not immature if it's age-appropriate (unless immature just means young, but you can be more or less mature relative to your age). 🌸

ArtieKat · M

@SeekingConnection Agreed