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1. (Adjective- positive or neutral) Showing innocence, wonder, and curiosity in a positive and endearing way.
childlike
(Adjective-negative) Behaving like a young kid in a way that is inappropriate for your age.
childish
(Adjective- negative) Used especially to describe immature humour, jokes, comments, or behaviour that lack sophistication.
juvenile
(Adjective, strongly negative) Behaving in an extremely immature way that is unsuitable for an adult.
infantile
(Adjective, positive) Showing responsibility, emotional control, and good judgement.
mature
(Adjective, positive) Looking or seeming younger than your actual age.
youthful
(Informal expression) Used to say that someone is no longer young.
no spring chicken
(Informal expression) Used to say that someone has passed their peak years and may no longer be as capable as before.
over the hill
The comedian's jokes were so ________ that many adults in the audience found them embarrassing.
juvenile (juvenile humour / juvenile jokes)
Throwing a tantrum because you lost a game is extremely ________.
childish (childish behaviour / childish tantrum)
Despite being 78, she has a remarkably ________ appearance.
youthful (youthful appearance / youthful energy)
(Adjective, usually positive) Having a youthful, energetic, or charming quality associated with a young male.
boyish
(Adjective) Used to describe people who are old, usually in a respectful or neutral way.
elderly
The museum has installed ramps and lifts to make the building more accessible for __________ visitors.
elderly
His behaviour wasn't childish; it was more like an __________ attempt to gain approval from his peers.
adolescent
Many footballers are considered __________ by the time they reach their late thirties.
over the hill
