childish

child·ish

adj \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

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

Related Words: boyish, brattish, bratty, girlie (or girly), girlish; childlike, innocent, naive (or naïve), simple, simplistic, unsophisticated

Near Antonyms: unchildlike; cosmopolitan, experienced, knowing, smart, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise

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