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- 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 definition: 1. (of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest…. Learn more.
CHILDLIKE meaning: 1. (of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest…. Learn more.
The meaning of CHILDLIKE is resembling, suggesting, or appropriate to a child or childhood; especially : marked by innocence, trust, and ingenuousness. How to use childlike in a sentence.
Childlike definition: like a child, as in innocence, frankness, etc.; befitting a child. See examples of CHILDLIKE used in a sentence.
You describe someone as childlike when they seem like a child in their character, appearance, or behaviour. His most enduring quality is his childlike innocence. Her behaviour was childlike and dependent.
Definition of childlike adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of childlike. 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” synonyms: dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple, wide-eyed.
Definition of childlike adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You describe someone as childlike when they seem like a child in their character, appearance, or behaviour. His most enduring quality is his childlike innocence. American English : childlike / tˈʃaɪldlaɪk /
childlike meaning, definition, what is childlike: having qualities that are typical of a c...: Learn more.
