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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 appropriate for a child.
My son says these games are childish and don't hold his interest anymore.- synonyms:
- childlike, jejune, juvenile, puerile, tender
- antonyms:
- adult, grown-up, mature
- similar words:
- adolescent, babyish, boyish, callow, girlish, immature, infantile, innocent, naive, youthful
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definition 2: |
marked by immaturity, weakness, or foolishness.
Getting upset about losing a game seems childish to me.Talking out of turn, throwing paper airplanes, and other childish behaviors will not be tolerated in this class.- synonyms:
- babyish, immature, juvenile, puerile
- antonyms:
- mature
- similar words:
- adolescent, asinine, foolish, green, infantile, naive, silly, sophomoric
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related words: |
juvenile, little, minor, stupid, young |
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derivations: |
childishly (adv.), childishness (n.) |
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