childish

Word parts

child + -ish

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

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Adjective

Positive childish

Comparative more childish

Superlative most childish

1. If you are childish, you act like a small child.
   • Synonyms: silly, foolish, innocent and naive
   • Antonym: mature

   There are many people at work who have a childish behaviour.

Related words

• child
• childlike