CHILDLY

childlike, childly

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

childly (comparative more childly, superlative most childly)

Of or pertaining to a young child; childlike

Usage notes

Childly has a positive connotation, as opposed to the sometimes pejorative childish.

Synonyms

• juvenile, kiddish; see also childlike

Source: Wiktionary


Child"ly, a.

Definition: Having tthe character of a child; belonging, or appropriate, to a child. Gower.

Child"ly, adv.

Definition: Like a child. Mrs. Browning.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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