childlike

/ˈt͡ʃaɪldlaɪk/

adj 2

Collocations

ADJ.

bad, charming, open-armed, proud, smiling, still

VERB + CHILDLIKE

forget, given, like, look, seemed

CHILDLIKE + NOUN

frankness, innocence, joy, mannerisms, years

PREP.

adj

Innocent and trustful; credulous; artless.

According to the prevailing Danish rationale, Greenlanders were naïve and childlike, in need of protection and incapable of governing themselves.

Of, like, or suitable for a child.

Even Mario is given childlike mannerisms – running open-armed like a fearless toddler, whooping with delight – to convey playful innocence.

adjective — befitting a young child

adjective — exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

According to the prevailing Danish rationale, Greenlanders were naïve and childlike, in need of protection and incapable of governing themselves.

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Even Mario is given childlike mannerisms – running open-armed like a fearless toddler, whooping with delight – to convey playful innocence.

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His childlike laugh is charming.

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I couldn't help smiling at her childlike frankness.

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Her large, deep, blue eyes had a dreamy look, but a childlike smile still played round her mouth.

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Yet beautiful and bright he stood, As born to rule the storm; A creature of heroic blood, A proud though childlike form.

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