* Boyish: This is the most common and direct adjective form, meaning "characteristic of or resembling a boy."
* Boy's: This is a possessive adjective, meaning "belonging to a boy."
* Boylike: This is a synonym for "boyish," emphasizing a resemblance to a boy.
The best choice depends on the context and the specific meaning you want to convey.
For example:
* "He had a boyish smile." (This describes the smile as characteristic of a boy.)
* "This is my boy's room." (This indicates the room belongs to a boy.)
* "The painting had a boylike innocence." (This emphasizes a resemblance to a boy.)