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a grown woman with a childlike face
We gazed at it in childlike wonder.
She took a childlike glee in describing every detail.
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Eli Hager, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The girls would spend hours filming TikToks, turning mundane daily moments into something playful and childlike.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Throughout her home, Lau has embraced her childlike wonder by incorporating miniature displays in her decor.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Childlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childlike. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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childlike
adjective
child·like
ˈchīl(d)-ˌlīk 
1
: resembling, suggesting, or suitable to a child or childhood
2
: showing the more pleasing qualities (as innocence or trustfulness) often thought to be those of children
childlike delight
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