childishly Synonyms
childishly Meaning
childishly (r)
in a childlike manner
childishly (adv.)
In the manner of a child; in a trifling way; in a weak or foolish manner.
childishly Sentence Examples
- He childishly refused to share his toys with the other children.
- Despite being an adult, she sometimes behaves childishly when she doesn't get her way.
- His attempt to mimic the teacher's accent came across as childishly immature.
- She childishly stomped her feet when she didn't get the dessert she wanted.
- He chuckled childishly at the silly joke, unable to contain his laughter.
- The siblings argued childishly over who got to sit in the front seat of the car.
- She childishly stuck out her tongue at her brother when he teased her.
- He handled the situation childishly by throwing a tantrum instead of discussing it calmly.
- Despite his age, he still giggled childishly at cartoons.
- The politician's behavior on social media was criticized as childishly petulant.
FAQs About the word childishly
in a childlike mannerIn the manner of a child; in a trifling way; in a weak or foolish manner.
adolescent,immature, juvenile, jejune,infantile, puerile, babyish, kiddish, innocent, boyish
mature, adult, mature, adult, worldly, experienced, experienced, smart, sophisticated, knowing
He childishly refused to share his toys with the other children.
Despite being an adult, she sometimes behaves childishly when she doesn't get her way.
His attempt to mimic the teacher's accent came across as childishly immature.
She childishly stomped her feet when she didn't get the dessert she wanted.
