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📚 adj • entry_id 28263

childlike

/ˈt͡ʃaɪldlaɪk/
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Meanings (ES + gloss)
infantil
Of, like, or suitable for a child.
Even Mario is given childlike mannerisms – running open-armed like a fearless toddler, whooping with delight – to convey playful innocence.
Phrases
childlikenessnonchildlikeunchildlike
Word forms
more childlikemost childlike