childish

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the characteristics of a child; immature.

  - "His behavior was childish and petulant."
  - "Despite her age, she still had a childish fascination with fairy tales."

• adjective

  Belonging to or suitable for a child.

  - "The childish drawing was hung on the refrigerator door."
  - "She bought childish toys for her niece's birthday."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

adultish , mature , adult , adultlike

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Synonyms

immature , infantile , juvenile , puerile , silly , unbecoming , childly , juvenile , kiddish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with childish
ish , dish , blish , wish , hish , flish , dish , hush

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Variants

List of all variants of childish that leads to same result
childish , childishly , childishness , childishnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ceild' meaning 'descendant' or 'child', later developed the meaning of 'youth' or 'immaturity'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'childish' comes from the Old English word 'ceild', which meant 'descendant' or 'child'.

2. In psychology, 'childish' behavior is often associated with regression, or a return to earlier, less mature ways of thinking or behaving.

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Related Concepts

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1. immaturity: A state of not being fully developed or mature, often characterized by a lack of responsibility, judgment, or emotional control.

2. juvenile: Relating to or characteristic of a young person or childhood, often with a connotation of innocence or lack of sophistication.

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Culture

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In literature, 'childish' is often used to describe characters or actions that lack maturity or wisdom. In art, the term 'childish' can be used to describe works that are simple, naive, or lacking in sophistication. In music, 'childish' can refer to songs or genres that are intended for a young audience.

How to Memorize "childish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a child playing in a sandbox. Visualize the child's laughter and carefree attitude.
   - Visualize a drawing of a child with big, round eyes and a rosy cheek.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'childish' with the image of a child playing in the park.
   - Think of a child's drawing or artwork when you encounter the word 'childish'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-H-I-L-D-I-S-H to remember the meaning of 'childish': Characteristics of a Hapless, Immature, Little, Delightful, Innocent, Simple, Hilarious being.
   - Create a mental image of a childish character from a favorite book or movie.

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