childish vs. childlike

childish

 

childish

(typical of a child; silly and immature)

  • It may be childish, but I love playing bumper cars.
  • Stop this childish behavior; you’re a grown man now.

 

childlike

(having the good qualities of a child, such as trusting people, being honest, etc.)

  • She has a childlike quality that I find charming.
  • He trusts everyone with childlike simplicity.

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One comment

  1. Sveta Gluhova

    Great!
    It’s so clear and useful.

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