childlike
adjective/ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
/ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
(usually approving)- having the qualities that children usually have, especially innocence
- childlike enthusiasm/simplicity/delight
Extra Examples- She spoke, as always, with an almost childlike directness.
- His eyes were light blue and childlike in their innocence.
- She responded with childlike simplicity.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryChildlike is used with these nouns:- delight
- excitement
- innocence
- …
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