Antonyms for childish

Grammar : Adj

Spell : chahyl-dish

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃaɪl dɪʃ

Definition of childish

Origin : Old English cildisc "proper to a child;" see child + -ish. Meaning "puerile, immature, like a child" in a bad sense is from early 15c. Related: Childishly; childishness.

adj immature, silly

Example sentences :

I have often heard Pericles speak of his childish obstinacy and perseverance.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

A girl of Frederica's age must be childish indeed, if such things do not strike her.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

"So you can work—you really can work," repeated Angelique with childish joy.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Ah, that was only making believe and childish play; this was reality.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

But just then my childish pride was grievously piqued by Philip's criticism.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Her childish adventure with the stranger had never been forgotten.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

In short, I became a personality, and that sufficed for my childish pride.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

And yet I was nearly fourteen at this time; but I was very puny and childish.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Well, after so many years I experienced the same bitter and childish sentiment.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Then a weak, childish voice ventured to inquire: "Who is there?"
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for childish

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