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childlike

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  1. 1. a. Resembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becoming a child; meek; submissive; dutiful. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. befitting a young child Source: wordnet
  3. 3. adj. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity Source: wordnet
  4. 4. Resembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becoming a child; meek; submissive; dutiful. "Childlike obedience." Hooker. Note: Childlike, as applied to persons grown up, is commonly in a good sense; as, childlike grace or simplicity; childlike modesty. Source: webster
  5. 5. Resembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becominga child; meek; submissive; dutiful. "Childlike obedience." Hooker. Source: adambom
  6. 6. j:100 s. befitting a young child s. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity Source: ecdict

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