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Jeanie
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!
Jul 8, 2014 1:28 AM
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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.
July 8, 2014
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"Childlike" is used to describe a person. "Childish" is used to describe a behavior.
July 8, 2014
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Jeanie
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Learning Language
English
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