How to Use kittenish in a Sentence

kittenish

adjective
  • Simply brushing them out of your eyes can feel like a coquettish, kittenish gesture!
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
  • As an example, consider the cat-eye—and Behati Prinsloo's recent refresh of the kittenish flick.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 June 2019
  • The Gallic chapeau was a statement in and of itself, but also showcased her dramatic cut-crease gaze, with kittenish flicks of black eyeliner and lids swathed in pastel blue pigment.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2018
  • Whereas the red had demanded a bit of extra attention, the subtler option served to put the focus on framing details, with the kittenish flick of black liner and polished caramel lengths taking center stage.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2017
  • To augment the buoyant mane maneuver, Grande opted for a swing of black eyeliner, the kittenish flick coupled with lush black lashes and a dusting of frosty, shimmering shadow and diamante earrings.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2020
  • Rather than opting for a kittenish flick of liner or a fire-engine shade of crimson lipstick, Chopra went for a soft bordeaux stain diffused at the edges that played up her pillowy mouth, while promising to require little maintenance.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 13 June 2018
  • In her videos, Morgan combines lighthearted, kittenish pep talk with nimble self-promotion, often delivered while reclining on a chaise longue, Cleopatra-style.
    — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2020

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