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child⋅ish
[chahyl-dish] 
dɪʃ
–adjective
| 1. | of, like, or befitting a child: childish games. |
| 2. | puerile; weak; silly: childish fears. |
Related forms:
child⋅ish⋅ly, adverb
child⋅ish⋅ness, noun
Synonyms:
Childish, infantile, childlike refer to characteristics or qualities of childhood. The ending -ish often has unfavorable connotations; childish therefore refers to characteristics that are undesirable and unpleasant: childish selfishness, outbursts of temper. Infantile, originally a general word, now often carries an even stronger idea of disapproval or scorn than does childish: infantile reasoning, behavior. The ending -like has pleasing or neutral connotations; childlike therefore refers to the characteristics that are desirable and admirable: childlike innocence, trust.
Childish, infantile, childlike refer to characteristics or qualities of childhood. The ending -ish often has unfavorable connotations; childish therefore refers to characteristics that are undesirable and unpleasant: childish selfishness, outbursts of temper. Infantile, originally a general word, now often carries an even stronger idea of disapproval or scorn than does childish: infantile reasoning, behavior. The ending -like has pleasing or neutral connotations; childlike therefore refers to the characteristics that are desirable and admirable: childlike innocence, trust.
Antonyms:
mature, adult.
mature, adult.
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Childish
Child"ish\, a. 1. Of, pertaining to, befitting, or resembling, a child. "Childish innocence." --Macaulay. 2. Puerile; trifling; weak. Methinks that simplicity in her countenance is rather childish than innocent. --Addison. Note: Childish, as applied to persons who are grown up, is in a disparaging sense; as, a childish temper.
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Language Translation for : childish
Italian:
infantile,
German:
kindisch,
Japanese:
子供っぽい
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