kidlike
Having juvenile qualities
Kidlike describes qualities or behavior characteristic of children—playful, innocent, curious, or energetic.
It's interchangeable with childlike but slightly more casual: There was something kidlike about his enthusiasm.
Unlike childish, kidlike carries no negative judgment; it suggests appealing rather than immature qualities.
Young person or animal
- childishImmature in manner
- petulantChildishly bad-tempered
- brattyIll-mannered like children
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
pouty · whiny · sulky · spoiled · fussy · impulsive · willful · obstinate
Showing naive amazement
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- wonderingFeeling curiosity about something
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
exploratory · eager · amazed · awestruck · imaginative · receptive · open-minded · absorbent
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- gigglyProne to tittering
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
whimsical · lighthearted · carefree · gambol · antics · caper · frisky · sportive
juvenile
Young person or animal
tantrum · pouty · whiny · sulky · spoiled · fussy · impulsive · willful · obstinate · clingy
wide-eyed
Showing naive amazement
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- wonderingFeeling curiosity about something
- fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
questioning · exploratory · eager · amazed · awestruck · imaginative · receptive · open-minded · absorbent · impressionable
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- gigglyProne to tittering
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
impish · whimsical · lighthearted · carefree · gambol · antics · caper · frisky · sportive · jolly
pure
Unmixed, without impurities
trusting · wide-eyed · unspoiled · sincere · untouched · unblemished · unsullied · unworldly · chaste · simple
sprightly
Energetic and nimble
vibrant · peppy · vivacious · bouncy · dynamic · spirited · exuberant · effervescent · zestful · vigorous
kidlikesophisticated
Worldly and cultured
worldly · experienced · jaded · world-weary · cynical
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