kidlike
- adjective
- /ˈkɪdˌlaɪk/
:
infantil
- Her kidlike curiosity made her explore every corner of the park.
Examples
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She approached the project with a kidlike sense of wonder and excitement.
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Despite his age, his kidlike laughter filled the room with joy.
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His kidlike curiosity led him to ask many questions during the tour.
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He has a kidlike enthusiasm for learning new things.
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The children's laughter filled the playground with a kidlike joy that reminded everyone of their own childhood.
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Her kidlike enthusiasm for life was infectious, making every outing feel like an adventure.
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He approached the task with a kidlike curiosity, eager to explore and learn new things.
Synonyms
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2.8
Acting like a child instead of like an adult
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7.7
Having childlike trust and little experience of life
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3.7
Being innocent, trusting, and simple like a child
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5.4
Suitable for young children or with a simple playful style
To have simple, playful, innocent ways like a small boy or girl
Acting like a child in a simple, not serious way
Antonyms
How Childlike
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Kidlike comes from kid meaning 'young child' and the ending -like meaning 'similar to'. So kidlike suggests the simple, playful, and innocent ways of a child, which is why we use it for curiosity, wonder, or joyful behaviour.