baby
noun
an infant or very young child.
babyish
-
a word derived from
baby.
Example Sentences
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It is not sentimental to care about this, it is babyish to think it means nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Monterroso Mejia’s babyish mannerisms, alongside Ferrell’s authoritative parental posture, make for some of the film’s funniest scenes, one of which involves her leisurely reading Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” at the altar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2025
But unlike Lear she is a mother; Colin, though often rough and gross, is in Nick Holder’s wonderful portrayal surprisingly babyish and dainty underneath.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
Ellie is supposed to be 14 but in both performance and writing she behaves like a much younger child, more immature, flippant and babyish than most 11-year-olds.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2023
He must say nothing about his mother, for fear Adam would think him babyish.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
