Synonyms:
childlike, childly
Meaning: befitting a young child; "childlike charm"
Synonyms:
childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed, simple
Meaning: exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity; "childlike trust"; "dewy-eyed innocence"; "listened in round-eyed wonder"
Usage examples
The new and childlike world which he had seen so suddenly, men had not seen at all.
What a marvellous mind there lay behind those exquisite, childlike eyes of the wonderful Henriette!
Little children not only have a deep faith but a childlike trust in believing that God answers their prayers.
The childlike sweet face had become hard and set, the curved mouth was closed tightly over her clenched teeth.
Now and then he made the night journey to Darreuch Castle and each time she met him with her frank childlike kiss he was more amazed and uplifted by her aspect.
"I will," answered the Quadroon, as she regarded the fine workmanship of the chain for a moment with idle and childlike pleasure, then turning from the spot, they both returned, though by different paths, from the jungle towards the dwelling of her father.
With your permission, my dear,' he added, turning untarnishably clear childlike eyes on Sheila, 'I will take all risks--even to the foot of the gibbet: accessory, Danton, AFTER the fact.' And so direct and cloudless was his gaze that Sheila tried in vain to evade it and to catch a glimpse of Danton's small agate-like eyes, now completely under mastery, and awaiting confidently the meeting with her own.
Lady Bellair was of childlike stature, and quite erect, though ninety years of age; the tasteful simplicity of her costume, her little plain white silk bonnet, her grey silk dress, her apron, her grey mittens, and her Cinderella shoes, all admirably contrasted with the vast and flaunting splendour of her companion, not less than her ladyship's small yet exquisitely proportioned form, her highly-finished extremities, and her keen sarcastic grey eye.