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