Meaning of childness | Babel Free

Definitions

The manner that is characteristic of a child; the quality of being childlike, especially those aspects of childhood that are positive, such as innocence, playfulness, trust, and openness.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“He makes a July's day short as December, And with his varying childness cures in me Thoughts that would thick my blood.”

“There is a childness into which we must all learn⟳ to grow⟳, as well as a childhood we must all leave⟳ behind.”

“Analysis of the promotional campaigns which have⟳ framed Matilda the Musical since its first performance in 2010 indicates how they draw⟳ on this concept, as the company has sought to maximize its appeal to an adult crossover audience by encouraging them to connect⟳ with their "childness," as the production suggests that self-esteem—and pleasure—may be accessed by modeling Matilda's energy and agency.”

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