childish
Use Childish in a sentence
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
o·ver·child·ish, adjective
o·ver·child·ish·ly, adverb
o·ver·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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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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childish (ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | in the manner of, belonging to, or suitable to a child |
| 2. | foolish or petty; puerile: childish fears |
| 'childishly | |
| —adv | |
| 'childishness | |
| —n | |
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