Child-like
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪɫd- ˈɫaɪk/
Child-like (adj)
- Showing qualities that look like a child’s: simple, trusting, or not fully aware of serious things.
- Having an innocent, uncomplicated way of thinking or speaking, without much experience of the world.
- Not showing the seriousness expected in adults; more playful or naive than practical.
Common collocations: very child-like, quite child-like, so child-like, too child-like, child-like person
Child-like (adjective)
Examples
- She gave a child-like answer, trusting everyone too quickly.
- His child-like excitement made the meeting feel lighter and less serious.