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childlike

[ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk]

childlike Definition

having the good qualities that children often have, such as enthusiasm and curiosity, and not having the bad qualities that adults sometimes have, such as being too serious.

Using childlike: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "childlike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a childlike sense of wonder about the world.

  • Example

    He approached the task with a childlike enthusiasm.

  • Example

    The painting captures the childlike joy of playing in the park.

childlike Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with childlike

  • an innocent and trusting belief in something, often used in a religious context

    Example

    She had a childlike faith in God's plan for her life.

  • a sense of awe and amazement at the world, often associated with childhood

    Example

    The fireworks display filled the children with childlike wonder.

  • the state of being pure and free from guilt or sin, often associated with children

    Example

    The defendant's childlike innocence convinced the jury of his innocence.

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Summary: childlike in Brief

The term 'childlike' [ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk] describes someone who possesses the positive qualities of children, such as enthusiasm and curiosity, without the negative qualities of adulthood, such as seriousness. It is often used to describe a sense of wonder or joy, as in 'The painting captures the childlike joy of playing in the park.' 'Childlike' can also be used in phrases like 'childlike faith,' which denotes an innocent and trusting belief in something.

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