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childlike

1 of 1adjective
/ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
Forms:more childlike,most childlike
1

having the innocence of a child

  • Despite her age, she retains a childlike curiosity and innocence about the world.
  • He approached the new experience with childlike excitement, eager to explore.
  • Her laughter was infectious, reflecting her childlike joy in simple pleasures.
  • Despite the challenges, she maintained a childlike optimism, believing in the goodness of people.
  • The elderly woman's eyes sparkled with a childlike innocence as she watched the birds in the park.
2

befitting a young child

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