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