Q: Childlike VS Childish
Hey, I am wondering what are the difference between Childlike and Childish? Please give me some examples for better understanding. Thank you very much!
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1.You describe someone as childlike when they seem like a child in their character, appearance, or behaviour.
example: He has a childlike ignorance.
2. If you describe someone, especially an adult, as childish, you disapprove of them because they behave in an immature way
example:Her remarks are childishly simplistic
childlike is more of positive, whereas childish sounds more negative.
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"Childlike" is used to describe a person. "Childish" is used to describe a behavior.
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