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Webster 1913 Edition
Childish
Child′ish
(chīld′ĭsh)
, Adj.
1.
Of, pertaining to, befitting, or resembling, a child.
“Childish innocence.” Macaulay.
2.
Puerile; trifling; weak.
Methinks that simplicity in her countenance is rather
childish
than innocent. Addison.
☞ Childish, as applied to persons who are grown up, is in a disparaging sense; as, a
childish
temper. Webster 1828 Edition
Childish
CHILDISH
, a.1.
Belonging to a child; trifling; puerile.When I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Cor. 13.
2.
Pertaining to a child; as childish yeas or age; childish sports.3.
Pertaining to children; ignorant; silly; weak; as childish fear.Definition 2025
childish
childish
English
Adjective
childish (comparative more childish, superlative most childish)
- Of or suitable for a child.
- Behaving immaturely.
- Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter.
Related terms
Synonyms
- (behaving immaturely): infantile, immature, silly, unbecoming, juvenile
Translations
suitable for a child
behaving immaturely
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