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babylike

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /bˈeɪbɪlˌaɪk/
    • /bˈeɪbilˌaɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /bˈeɪbɪlˌaɪk/

Definition of babylike word

  • noun babylike Resembling a baby, or something associated with a baby. 1

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Parts of speech for Babylike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

babylike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

babylike usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for babylike

adjective babylike

  • childish — Childish means relating to or typical of a child.
  • callow — A callow young person has very little experience or knowledge of the way they should behave as an adult.
  • infantile — characteristic of or befitting an infant; babyish; childish: infantile behavior.
  • babyish — Babyish actions, feelings, or looks are like a baby's, or are immature.
  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.

Antonyms for babylike

adjective babylike

  • mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
  • adult — An adult is a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions.

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