Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Bairnlike

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a bairn; childlike. Northern-England, Scotland, rare

    "[…] and then it was a pleasure to me — yes, a pleasure, Mr. Lowrie, to spend a' my spare time by his bedside, and listen to his bairnlike thoughts about Divine things."

Etymology

From bairn (“child; baby”) + -like.

See also for "bairnlike"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: bairnlike