Meaning of child-like | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of childlike.

alt-of, alternative

Equivalents

Examples

“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; […]”

“There is no frightful guest in the house, but only a poor, gentle, child-like man, whom I believe to be Cousin Hepzibah’s brother.”

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