childish

Example Sentences

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I could hear the childish whine in my voice and wished I could sound angry and indignant like Hannie instead.

From Literature

But Miss Piggy was my slumber mate well past the time of putting aside childish things and replacing ancient bedclothes.

From Salon

Initially, “Lord of the Flies” is all childish adventure: swimming in a lagoon, climbing a mountain.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand very quickly with tragic consequences," he said.

From BBC

How could such a big, strong man have such a childish weakness?

From Literature