Infantile

usgb/ˈɪnfəntaɪl/
adjective

Related or suited to a very young child or baby.

He has an infantile voice.
Visual representation of "infantile" - Related or suited to a very young child or baby.

Often appears as...

  • infantile response
  • infantile behavior
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Young Child Traits

Use 'infantile' to describe qualities typical of babies, like simplicity and innocence.

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The storybook was filled with infantile illustrations.
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Not Insulting

'Infantile' can be factual, without meaning to offend, when referring to a child's characteristics.

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Her infantile curiosity about the world was refreshing.
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