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childishly

UK
/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/
US
/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/

Translations

childishlyadverb
UK
/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/
US
/ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/
puérilementSens d’immaturité ou de manque de maturité, avec une nuance souvent péjorative.
He childishly refused to admit he was wrong, even when everyone else pointed it out.
Il a refusé puérilement d’admettre qu’il avait tort, même lorsque tout le monde le lui signalait.
Additional translations
naïvementSens d’innocence ou de simplicité spontanée, comme chez un enfant.
Synonyms
naively
immaturely
puerilely
infantilely

Definitions

childishlyadverb
In a manner that is characteristic of a child, especially in being immature or silly.
He childishly refused to admit he was wrong, even when everyone else pointed it out.
With the innocence or straightforwardness typical of a child.
They childishly accepted the explanation without question.
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