What does babyish mean?
Babyish means Like or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish.
Babyish
/ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ · adjective
Meaning
Like or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish.
Example Sentences
For a young man, he has the most babyish voice I've heard.
Clothes like these are too babyish for a child his age.
As soon as the King and the rest of the hunting party had set off, she began making a tour of the whole castle and asking questions, but all in such an innocent, babyish way that no one could suspect her of any secret design.
Synonyms for babyish
Antonyms for babyish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more babyish
- most babyish
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for babyish?
Common synonyms include puerile, simple, babish, babyish.
What is the opposite of babyish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use babyish in a sentence?
For a young man, he has the most babyish voice I've heard.
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