Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
noun a period in later life when a person behaves in a childlike manner, typically as a result of old age or dementia
A1 My grandmother loves to play with dolls and color in coloring books, it's like she's in her second childhood.
A2 As he got older, my uncle started to enjoy simple pleasures like going for walks and eating ice cream, it was like he was experiencing a second childhood.
B1 After retiring, she took up painting and joined a choir, embracing her second childhood with enthusiasm.
B2 Despite his age, he still enjoys playing video games and building model airplanes, showing no signs of leaving his second childhood behind.
C1 In his later years, he traveled the world, tried new hobbies, and lived life to the fullest, truly experiencing a second childhood.
C2 After a successful career, she retired early and spent her days skydiving, learning new languages, and indulging in her second childhood.
formal As people age, some may experience a 'second childhood' characterized by a return to childlike behaviors and interests.
informal My grandmother seems to be going through a second childhood, she's been playing with toys and coloring all day.
slang I feel like I'm in my second childhood whenever I binge-watch cartoons and eat junk food all weekend.
figurative After retiring, he seemed to enter a second childhood, spending his days carefree and full of joy.
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