Child-like

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of childlike. alt-of, alternative

    "When a child, with child-like apprehensions, that dived not below the surface of the matter, I read those Parables—not guessing at their involved wisdom—I had more yearnings towards that simple architect, that built his house upon the sand, than I entertained for his more cautious neighbour; […]"

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"Layla was very soft-spoken and child-like."

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