babyish

1.1. Childish behavior and emotional immaturity

Used to describe behavior, reactions, or attitudes that are immature, unreasonable, or inappropriate for someone's age, particularly when displaying childish emotions or a lack of self-control.

Synonyms

• childish
• infantile
• immature
• juvenile
• puerile
• kiddish
• babish

Antonyms

• mature
• grown-up
• adult
• sensible
• responsible

Examples

• He reacted in a babyish way when he did not get what he wanted.
• Her babyish behavior made it difficult for others to take her seriously.
• Stop being so childish and learn to handle disagreements maturely.

Related Words

• childlike
• petulant
• foolish
• naive
• inexperienced
• tantrum
• immaturity
• childishness

1.2. Baby-like appearance and physical characteristics

Used to describe physical features, facial expressions, voices, or mannerisms that resemble those of a baby or very young child, often suggesting innocence, softness, or youthful appearance.

Synonyms

• babylike
• infantine
• infantile
• childlike
• doll-like
• kittenish

Examples

• She had a babyish smile that made everyone around her laugh.
• His babyish voice sounded unusually high and soft for a grown man.
• The doll had a round face and babyish features.

Related Words

• youthful
• innocent
• tender
• delicate
• round-faced
• soft-featured
• youthfulness

1.3. Suitable for babies or very young children

Used to describe clothing, designs, toys, language, or activities that are intended for babies or that appear too childish for an older child or adult.

Synonyms

• infantile
• kiddish
• childish
• babylike

Antonyms

• mature
• sophisticated
• age-appropriate

Examples

• She thought the pink decorations looked too babyish for a teenager's bedroom.
• The clothes were considered too babyish for children who had already started school.
• He preferred a more sophisticated design instead of the babyish illustrations.

Related Words

• nursery
• infant
• toddler
• playful
• juvenile
• child-oriented
• baby clothes
• toys