CEFR B1

babyish

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing the undesirable qualities associated with a baby, such as being immature, childish, or overly emotional.

Examples

His babyish behavior at the meeting was embarrassing.
She hated being treated in such a babyish way.

Synonyms: childish, immature, puerile, infantile

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babyish (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪ.bɪʃ/

Definition

Having or showing the undesirable qualities associated with a baby, such as being immature, childish, or overly emotional.

Examples

His babyish behavior at the meeting was embarrassing.
She hated being treated in such a babyish way.
The adult's babyish handwriting made it difficult to read.

Synonyms of babyish

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