Childish

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

Definitions of childish

adjective showing the immaturity or lack of sophistication typical of a child

Example Sentences

A1 The child's behavior was very childish.

A2 She still enjoys playing childish games.

B1 His response to the criticism was quite childish.

B2 The argument between the two friends became increasingly childish.

C1 The CEO's decision was criticized as being childish by the board members.

C2 Her childish antics were seen as endearing by those who knew her well.

Examples of childish in a Sentence

formal His childish behavior was not appropriate for a professional setting.

informal Stop being so childish and just apologize already.

slang Don't be so childish, grow up!

figurative The childish way she handled the situation showed her immaturity.

Grammatical Forms of childish

• past tense: childished
• plural: childishes
• comparative: more childish
• superlative: most childish
• present tense: childish
• future tense: will be childish
• perfect tense: has been childish
• continuous tense: is being childish
• singular: childish
• positive degree: childish
• infinitive: to be childish
• gerund: childishing
• participle: childished

Origin and Evolution of childish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'childish' originated from the Old English word 'cildisc', which means characteristic of a child.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'childish' has retained its original meaning of being characteristic of a child, but it has also taken on a negative connotation of immaturity or behaving in a way that is not appropriate for one's age.