babyish

Like a toddler

Babyish describes behavior, appearance, or qualities characteristic of a baby—immature, childish, or unsophisticated.

The word is almost always dismissive: Don't be so babyish about it.

Something babyish might involve whining, pouting, or demanding constant attention.

The term applies to objects too: babyish cartoons, babyish colors.

immature

juvenile

Young person or animal

infantileCharacteristic of infants
puerileChildishly foolish
undevelopedNot fully formed

unsophisticated · callow · green · foolish · silly · irresponsible · impulsive · petty · shallow · stunted

whiny

fussy

Excessively particular

petulantChildishly bad-tempered
crankyIll-tempered and peevish
grouchyEasily annoyed, ill-tempered

sulky · pouty · sniveling · whimpering · tantrum · mopey · needy · clingy · demanding · tearful

appearance

chubby

Slightly plump, endearingly

pudgySlightly fat, softly round
plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled
ruffledDisturbed or trimmed ornamentally

frilly · pastel · bib · bonnet · onesie · booties · rattle · pacifier · teething · swaddled

innocent

childlike

Having youthful innocence

cherubicInnocently sweet-faced
angelicDivinely pure and good
pureUnmixed, without impurities

wide-eyed · guileless · artless · unaffected · sweet · adorable · precious · darling · cute · endearing

Categories

age termsyoung, old, older, younger, youngest
youthfulyoung, youthful, juvenile, teenage, adolescent
immaturityimmature, juvenile, infantile, puerile, bratty
age stagesinfant, toddler, child, teen, teenage

Opposites

maturity/developmental stage

babyishmature

Fully grown or developed

adult · grown-up · grownup · big · seasoned

sophistication/worldliness

babyishsophisticated

Worldly and cultured

mature · worldly · worldly-wise · experienced · cosmopolitan

Family

babying, babyishly

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G