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   childlike

   /ˈtʃʌɪl(d)lʌɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an adult) having the good qualities, such as innocence, associated with a child: "she speaks with a childlike directness" Similar innocentartlessguilelesssimpleunworldlyunsophisticatedgreeninexperiencednaiveingenuoustrustingtrustfulunsuspiciousunwaryunguardedcredulousgullibleeasily taken inunaffectedwithout airsopenfrankuninhibitednaturalspontaneousdown-to-earthinformal:wet behind the ears

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHILDLIKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHILDLIKE definition: 1. (of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CHILDLIKE is resembling, suggesting, or appropriate to a child or childhood; especially : marked by innocence, trust, and ingenuousness. How to use childlike in a sentence.

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   Childlike definition: like a child, as in innocence, frankness, etc.; befitting a child. See examples of CHILDLIKE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHILDLIKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You describe someone as childlike when they seem like a child in their character, appearance, or behaviour.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHILDLIKE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHILDLIKE meaning: 1. (of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › childlikechildlike adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of childlike adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › childlikeChildlike - definition of childlike by The Free Dictionary

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   Define childlike. childlike synonyms, childlike pronunciation, childlike translation, English dictionary definition of childlike. like or befitting a child; innocent: His childlike bashfulness is charming. Not to be confused with: childish – immature; infantile: Screaming and stamping...