Synonyms of 'childish'

childish

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1 (adjective) in the sense of youthful

Definition

of or like a child

One of his most appealing qualities is his childish enthusiasm.

Synonyms

youthful

youthful enthusiasm and high spirits

young

I was still too young to understand what was going on.

boyish or girlish

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2 (adjective) in the sense of immature

Definition

immature or silly

I've never seen such selfish and childish behaviour.

Synonyms

immature

You're just being childish and immature.

silly

That's a silly thing to say.

juvenile

a scheme to rehibilitate persistent juvenile offenders

foolish

It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily.

trifling

The guests had each paid £250, no trifling sum.

frivolous

I was a bit too frivolous to be a doctor.

infantile

This kind of humour is infantile and boring.

puerile

puerile schoolboy humour

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Opposites

adult

mature

sophisticated

sensible

grown-up

manly or womanly

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in the sense of foolish

Definition

very silly, unwise, or absurd

It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily.

Synonyms

unwise,

silly,

absurd,

rash,

unreasonable,

senseless,

short-sighted,

ill-advised,

foolhardy,

nonsensical,

inane,

indiscreet,

ill-judged,

ill-considered,

imprudent,

unintelligent,

asinine,

injudicious,

incautious

in the sense of frivolous

Definition

not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour

I was a bit too frivolous to be a doctor.

Synonyms

flippant,

foolish,

dizzy (informal),

superficial,

silly,

flip (informal),

juvenile,

idle,

childish,

giddy,

puerile,

flighty,

ill-considered,

empty-headed,

light-hearted,

nonserious,

light-minded,

ditzy or ditsy (slang)

in the sense of infantile

Definition

childishly immature

This kind of humour is infantile and boring.

Synonyms

childish,

immature,

puerile,

babyish,

young,

weak

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chill out
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aural or oral?

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aural

oral

The piano exam involves an test.

almost or nearly?

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She said it almost angrily. She said it nearly angrily.

classic or classical?

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classical

classic

He is an accomplished pianist.

beside or besides?

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What languages do you know beside Arabic and English? What languages do you know besides Arabic and English?

chef or chief?

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chief

chef

I spoke to the of UK operations.

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faltering economy or industrial economies?

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The programme has wide significance for other advanced faltering economy. The programme has wide significance for other advanced industrial economies.

draft proposal or takeover proposal?

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The board is expected to meet today to consider a formal draft proposal. The board is expected to meet today to consider a formal takeover proposal.

negative view or ocean views?

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There isn't a pool but the negative view are wonderful. There isn't a pool but the ocean views are wonderful.

fantastic atmosphere or poisonous atmosphere?

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With more seats made available, it should be a fantastic atmosphere. With more seats made available, it should be a poisonous atmosphere.

face the danger or spell danger?

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There are also good reasons to face the danger and go ahead. There are also good reasons to spell danger and go ahead.

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Synonyms of 'childish'

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