childlike Synonyms
Strongest:
- unchildlike
- wary
- suspicious
- suspicious
- mistrustful
- skeptical
- cosmopolitan
- skeptical
- worldly
- cosmopolitan
- mistrustful
- manipulative
- sophisticated
- wary
- cynical
- manipulative
- critical
- deceptive
- cultured
- worldly
- unchildlike
- critical
- civilized
- cynical
- civilized
- cultured
- deceptive
- sophisticated
Strong:
- polished
- seasoned
- wily
- devious
- slick
- underhanded
- sharp
- crooked
- crooked
- sly
- crafty
- artificial
- shifty
- hypocritical
- artificial
- subtle
- unctuous
- cunning
- calculating
- flattering
- slippery
- foxy
- shrewd
- sycophantic
- arch
- arch
- calculating
- deceitful
- sycophantic
- flattering
- cultivated
- crafty
- underhanded
- cunning
- smooth
- designing
- false
- refined
- scheming
- seasoned
- foxy
- shifty
- deceitful
- cultivated
- shrewd
- devious
- slippery
- wily
- slick
- sharp
- designing
- false
- worldly-wise
- scheming
- tricky
- smooth
- polished
- worldly-wise
- unctuous
- refined
- sly
- tricky
- hypocritical
- subtle
Weak:
childlike Meaning
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, unsophisticated, real, simple, genuine,naive, true, unaffected, sincere, gee-whiz
unchildlike, wary, suspicious, suspicious, mistrustful, skeptical, cosmopolitan, skeptical, worldly, cosmopolitan
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.
