CHILDLIKE

childlike, childly

(adjective) befitting a young child; “childlike charm”

childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed, simple

(adjective) exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity; “childlike trust”; “dewy-eyed innocence”; “listened in round-eyed wonder”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

childlike (comparative more childlike, superlative most childlike)

Innocent and trustful; credulous; artless.

Synonyms: credulous, unworldly, Thesaurus:naive

Of, like, or suitable for a child.

Synonyms: childish, childly, Thesaurus:childlike

Source: Wiktionary

Child"like, a.

Definition: Resembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becoming a child; meek; submissive; dutiful. "Childlike obedience." Hooker.

Note: Childlike, as applied to persons grown up, is commonly in a good sense; as, childlike grace or simplicity; childlike modesty.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition