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adjective
- 1. (of an adult) having the good qualities, such as innocence, associated with a child: "she speaks with a childlike directness" Similar
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Childlike means showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest and enthusiastic. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of childlike with examples and translations.
- English (US)
CHILDLIKE meaning: 1. (of adults) showing the good qualities...
- Childlike: Norwegian Translation
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- Childlike: Polish Translation
childlike translate: dziecinny, dziecięcy. Learn more in the...
- Childlike: German Translation
childlike translate: kindlich. Learn more in the Cambridge...
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- Indonesian Translation
childlike translate: polos. Learn more in the Cambridge...
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- English (US)
Learn the meaning of childlike, an adjective that describes something resembling, suggesting, or appropriate to a child or childhood, especially marked by innocence, trust, and ingenuousness. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related articles.
Childlike definition: like a child, as in innocence, frankness, etc.; befitting a child. See examples of CHILDLIKE used in a sentence.
Childlike means like or befitting a child, as in being innocent, trustful, etc. Compare with childish, which is unfavorable or immature. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of childlike.
Childlike means showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest and enthusiastic. Learn more about this adjective, see how it is used in sentences and find related words and phrases in the Cambridge Dictionary.
Childlike means having the qualities that children usually have, especially innocence. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.
adjective. befitting a young child. “ childlike charm”. synonyms: childly. immature, young. (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth. adjective. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity. “ childlike trust”.