INFANTINE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

infantine

adjective

Definition of infantine

as in infantile

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Adjective

Ultimately, kneading is a multi-faceted trait, showcasing how domestication retains infantile aspects in adult cats.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Miami’s infantile offense can’t afford to carry this team.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026

Definition of infantile

Adjective

Suzanne O’Donnell, an accomplished regional theater actor with a lot of Shakespeare on her resume, plays Penrose as both a warm mothering figure to these two occasionally babyish men but does not downplay the character’s pragmatic side.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Paige is little more than a dumb blonde stereotype, another underwritten female character in Sheridan’s growing oeuvre, but Chapman laces her babyish whining with surprising bite, while showing a knack for physical comedy.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of babyish

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The manga and popular anime series follow adolescent ninja Naruto, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Once dismissed as overly sweet, hyper-feminine, or adolescent, the best gourmand fragrances have since evolved.

— Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of adolescent

Adjective

Newcastle could not advance with either deal and, although injecting a veteran into a youthful squad would have been beneficial, both would also have been short-to-medium-term solutions.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Hansen’s sentence was first reduced to 25 years to life, and the state later created a pathway to earlier parole for many youthful offenders serving life sentences.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of youthful

Adjective

One suspect’s juvenile petition is for conspiracy to commit a felony.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
The driver of the Charger ran from the scene, leaving behind a juvenile passenger who was later reunited with a parent, according to Wheeler.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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