Antonyms for childish


Grammar : Adj
Spell : chahyl-dish
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃaɪl dɪʃ


Definition of childish

Origin :
  • Old English cildisc "proper to a child;" see child + -ish. Meaning "puerile, immature, like a child" in a bad sense is from early 15c. Related: Childishly; childishness.
  • adj immature, silly
Example sentences :
  • I have often heard Pericles speak of his childish obstinacy and perseverance.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • A girl of Frederica's age must be childish indeed, if such things do not strike her.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • "So you can work—you really can work," repeated Angelique with childish joy.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Ah, that was only making believe and childish play; this was reality.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • But just then my childish pride was grievously piqued by Philip's criticism.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Her childish adventure with the stranger had never been forgotten.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • In short, I became a personality, and that sufficed for my childish pride.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • And yet I was nearly fourteen at this time; but I was very puny and childish.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Well, after so many years I experienced the same bitter and childish sentiment.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Then a weak, childish voice ventured to inquire: "Who is there?"
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for childish

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