childlike

Definitions

Having the good qualities associated with a child, such as innocence, trust, or simplicity.

Exhibiting characteristics or behaviors typical of a child, often in a naive or unsophisticated way.

Examples

She possessed a childlike wonder that made even the simplest things seem magical.

His childlike enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team to work harder.

Synonyms

innocent naive ingenuous trusting artless unsophisticated guileless

Antonyms

mature sophisticated cynical worldly calculating experienced jaded