childlike Antonyms
Strongest:
- cynical
- sophisticated
- skeptical
- wary
- unchildlike
- civilized
- wary
- civilized
- worldly
- unchildlike
- cosmopolitan
- skeptical
- mistrustful
- mistrustful
- manipulative
- critical
- suspicious
- deceptive
- sophisticated
- suspicious
- cultured
- cynical
- cultured
- critical
- worldly
- manipulative
- cosmopolitan
- deceptive
Strong:
- deceitful
- slippery
- wily
- subtle
- tricky
- shrewd
- sycophantic
- sly
- polished
- smooth
- shifty
- tricky
- hypocritical
- foxy
- scheming
- artificial
- crafty
- underhanded
- flattering
- hypocritical
- wily
- underhanded
- subtle
- artificial
- cunning
- polished
- seasoned
- slick
- sharp
- slick
- sycophantic
- crafty
- unctuous
- worldly-wise
- sharp
- unctuous
- arch
- cultivated
- deceitful
- devious
- devious
- crooked
- shifty
- crooked
- sly
- arch
- flattering
- false
- shrewd
- cunning
- designing
- calculating
- smooth
- refined
- scheming
- foxy
- refined
- designing
- slippery
- false
- worldly-wise
- cultivated
- calculating
- seasoned
Weak:
Meaning of childlike
childlike (s)
befitting a young child
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
childlike (a.)
Resembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becoming a child; meek; submissive; dutiful.
childlike Sentence Examples
- Her laughter was infectious, imbued with a childlike joy.
- Despite her age, she had a childlike wonder and curiosity about the world.
- His childlike innocence endeared him to everyone he met.
- The painting captured the beauty of nature with a childlike simplicity.
- The old man's childlike enthusiasm for the carnival rides was heartwarming to see.
- She approached the task with a childlike eagerness, eager to learn and explore.
- The author's writing style had a childlike charm that resonated with readers of all ages.
- The puppy's playful antics were a reminder of the joys of childlike innocence.
- He wore a childlike grin as he unwrapped his birthday presents.
- Despite the challenges he faced, his faith remained childlike and unwavering.
FAQs About the word childlike
befitting a young child, exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulityResembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becoming a child; meek; submissive;
natural,naive, real, unsophisticated, simple, true, genuine, guileless, wide-eyed, naïve
cynical, sophisticated, skeptical, wary, unchildlike, civilized, wary, civilized, worldly, unchildlike
Her laughter was infectious, imbued with a childlike joy.
Despite her age, she had a childlike wonder and curiosity about the world.
His childlike innocence endeared him to everyone he met.
The painting captured the beauty of nature with a childlike simplicity.
