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child·ish
 childish
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- pronunciation:
- chaIl
dihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
typical of or fit for a child.
Old maid is a childish card game, but poker is played by adults.- synonyms:
- childlike, juvenile
- antonyms:
- adult, grown-up, mature
- similar words:
- adolescent, babyish, boyish, immature, innocent
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| definition 2: |
marked by weak, foolish, or immature behavior.
Crying when you don't get your way seems childish.- synonyms:
- babyish, immature, juvenile
- antonyms:
- mature
- similar words:
- adolescent, foolish, green, silly
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| related words: |
juvenile, little, minor |
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| derivations: |
childishly (adv.), childishness (n.) |
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