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childish [ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ] adj
1. in the manner of, belonging to, or suitable to a child 2. foolish or petty; puerile childish fears childishly adv childishness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations childish [ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ] ADJ childish adj (pej) → kindisch childish [ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ] adj (pej) → infantile, puerile childish [ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ] adj (pej) → infantile, puerile How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations. The truth is the truth; and neither childish absurdities, nor unscrupulous contradictions, can make it otherwise. Even now he could see the beauty of the mother reflected in the childish lines of little Jeanne's face, and both those faces would be smiling up into his as he swung from his tired mount late the following afternoon. |
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