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