childly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the characteristics of a child; behaving in a way that is typical of a child.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with childly
mildly , wildly , barely , quarely

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Variants

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childlier , childliest , childly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'pertaining to a child' or 'belonging to a child'. Derived from the Old English word 'cild' meaning 'child'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'childlike' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In the novel 'Peter Pan', the Lost Boys are described as 'childlike' and 'innocent'.

3. The term 'childlike faith' is often used in religious contexts to describe a simple and unquestioning belief in God.

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Related Concepts

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1. innocence: The state of being free from sin, guilt, or experience of the world's suffering. 'Childlike innocence' refers to a lack of knowledge or understanding of the world's complexities and difficulties.

2. naivety: The lack of experience, knowledge, or worldliness. 'Childlike naivety' refers to a person who is trusting and unsophisticated.

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Culture

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In literature, 'childly' is often used to describe a character's innocence or naivety. For instance, in 'Peter Pan', the Lost Boys are described as 'childlike' and 'innocent'. In music, the term 'childlike faith' is used to describe a simple and unquestioning belief in God.

How to Memorize "childly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a child playing and behaving in a carefree and innocent manner. Imagine their laughter, their energy, and their curiosity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'childlike' with the image of a child. Remember that it describes a person or thing that possesses the characteristics of a child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-H-I-L-D: 'C' for carefree, 'H' for happy, 'I' for innocent, 'L' for laughing, and 'D' for delight.

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