CHILDLIKE


Meaning of CHILDLIKE in English

child ‧ like /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/ BrE AmE adjective

having qualities that are typical of a child, especially positive qualities such as ↑ innocence and eagerness

childlike innocence/simplicity/directness

‘You know I love you,’ she said with childlike simplicity.

childlike delight/wonder/excitement

The sight filled her with childlike excitement.

Standing, she looked less childlike.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.