different between childish vs boyish
childish
English
Etymology
From Middle English childissh, from Old English ?ildis?. Equivalent to child +? -ish.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?t?a?ld??/
- Hyphenation: child?ish
Adjective
childish (comparative more childish, superlative most childish)
- Of or suitable for a child.
- Behaving immaturely.
Synonyms
- (suitable for a child): childly, juvenile, kiddish; see also Thesaurus:childlike
- (behaving immaturely): infantile, immature, silly, unbecoming, juvenile, puerile; see also Thesaurus:childish
Antonyms
- (suitable for a child): adult, adultlike
- (behaving immaturely): adultish, mature
Related terms
- childlike
Translations
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boyish
English
Etymology
boy +? -ish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?b??.??/
- Hyphenation: boy?ish
Adjective
boyish (comparative more boyish, superlative most boyish)
- Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.
- People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.
- Her boyish figure belied her femininity.
Translations
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