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Definition of: childish
(chīl′dish) adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a child.
2. Puerile; petty; mentally or physically weak.
—child′ish·ly adverb
—child′ish·ness noun Synonyms: babyish, childlike, foolish, imbecile, infantile, paltry, petty, puerile, silly, trifling, trivial. Childlike refers to the lovable qualities, childish to the less desirable traits of childhood. See YOUTHFUL. Antonyms: bold, manly, masculine, mature, resolute, strong, vigorous, virile.
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