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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of childlike
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unpretentious
- spontaneous
- ingenuous
- plain
- naïve
- unforced
- malleable
- simpleminded
- frank
- sincere
- candid
- gee-whiz
- unpretending
- impressionable
- unworldly
- unaffected
- artless
- inexperienced
- wide-eyed
- honest
- dewy-eyed
- innocent
- guileless
- unstudied
- persuadable
Antonyms:
- hypocritical
- calculating
- underhanded
- cunning
- cultivated
- slick
- scheming
- hypocritical
- refined
- deceitful
- sycophantic
- refined
- subtle
- smooth
- shrewd
- designing
- slippery
- seasoned
- worldly-wise
- sly
- shrewd
- slippery
- wily
- scheming
- shifty
- unctuous
- arch
- crafty
- sharp
- arch
- polished
- artificial
- cultivated
- devious
- deceitful
- seasoned
- calculating
- sly
- smooth
- flattering
- slick
- crooked
- crooked
- polished
- subtle
- artificial
- designing
- tricky
- unctuous
- underhanded
- cunning
- false
- flattering
- devious
- foxy
- tricky
- shifty
- wily
- foxy
- sharp
- sycophantic
- false
- crafty
- worldly-wise
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;
unsophisticated, true, real,naive, simple, genuine, natural, unpretentious, spontaneous, ingenuous
suspicious, wary, critical, skeptical, cosmopolitan,sophisticated, critical, civilized, sophisticated, 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.
