What is the comparative form of “childish”?
The comparative form of “childish” is “more childish”.Example
His behavior is more childish than his younger sister's.
Example
Playing with toys is more childish than playing sports.
What is the superlative form of “childish”?
The superlative form of “childish” is “most childish”.Example
Among all the students, he is the most childish.
Example
Her tantrums are the most childish I've ever seen.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "childish" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more childish" and "most childish" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of immaturity or behavior characteristic of a child.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Childish" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more childish”
Used to describe someone who is less developed or grown-up in their behavior or thinking.
Example
His actions are more immature than his peers'.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most childish”
Used to describe someone who is the least developed or grown-up in their behavior or thinking.
Example
His behavior is the most immature in the class.
Using than with comparative “more childish”
When using the comparative form "more childish" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His behavior is more childish than his younger sister's." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of childishness in "his behavior" is higher than the level of childishness in "his younger sister's behavior."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more childish” and “most childish” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Behavior
His actions are more childish than his peers'.
His actions are more childish than his peers'.
- 2Reactions
Her tantrums are the most childish I've ever seen.
Her tantrums are the most childish I've ever seen.
- 3Attitude
His behavior is more juvenile than expected.
His behavior is more juvenile than expected.
- 4Development
She is the most immature in the class.
She is the most immature in the class.
Related idioms and phrases
Act like a baby
To behave in an immature or childish manner.
Example
Stop crying and acting like a baby!
Throw a tantrum
To have an outburst of anger or frustration, often characterized by childish behavior.
Example
He threw a tantrum when he didn't get what he wanted.
