childly

Etymology
From, , , from , equivalent to.

Adjective

 * 1) Of or pertaining to a young child; childlike

Usage notes
Childly has a positive connotation, as opposed to the sometimes pejorative childish.

Synonyms

 * , ; see also Thesaurus:childlike

Etymology
From ; equivalent to.

Adjective

 * 1) pertaining to a child; ; childlike
 * 2) childish; not mature
 * 1) childish; not mature

Adverb

 * 1) childishly