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childish
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child·ish

adjective \ˈchī(-ə)l-dish\

Definition of CHILDISH

1
: of, relating to, or befitting a child or childhood
2
a : marked by or suggestive of immaturity and lack of poise <a childish spiteful remark>
b : lacking complexity : simple <it's a childish device, but it works>
c : deteriorated with age especially in mind : senile
— child·ish·ly adverb
— child·ish·ness noun
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Examples of CHILDISH

  1. She has a childish face.
  2. a letter written in childish scrawl
  3. He opened the gifts with childish delight.
  4. We're tired of their childish games.
  5. I find his humor very childish.

First Known Use of CHILDISH

before 12th century

Related to CHILDISH

Synonyms
adolescent, babyish, immature, infantile, jejune, juvenile, kiddish, puerile
Antonyms
adult, grown-up, mature

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