Chīld'-līke, a.

a. Resembling a child, or that which belongs to children; becoming a child; meek; submissive; dutiful. “Child-like obedience to her that hath more than motherly care.” Hooker.

☞ Child-like, as applied to persons grown up, is commonly in a good sense; as, child-like grace or simplicity; child-like modesty.