childlike

CEFRC1

/ˈt͡ʃaɪldlaɪk/

adjective

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01
adjective
Having qualities such as innocence and trust often found in children.
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adjective
Extra detail
Of, like, or suitable for a child.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meaning

In context

His childlike laugh is charming.
According to the prevailing Danish rationale, Greenlanders were naïve and childlike, in need of protection and incapable of governing themselves.
Even Mario is given childlike mannerisms – running open-armed like a fearless toddler, whooping with delight – to convey playful innocence.

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According to the prevailing Danish rationale, Greenlanders were naïve and childlike, in need of protection and incapable of governing themselves.
2019 August 22, Matthew H. Birkhold, “A Brief History of the Indignities Heaped Upon Greenland”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 16 Jul 2020
Even Mario is given childlike mannerisms – running open-armed like a fearless toddler, whooping with delight – to convey playful innocence.
2019 May 8, Jon Bailes, “Save yourself! The video games casting us as helpless children”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 09 Apr 2023

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From child + -like.