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baby-like

/ˈbeɪ.bi.laɪk/

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adverb

/ˈbeɪ.bi.laɪk/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'подобно младенцу' или 'с детской невинностью, беспомощностью или простотой'. Образовано добавлением суффикса '-like' к 'baby' и используется для описания действий или поведения, характерных для младенца.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner resembling a baby' or 'with childlike innocence, helplessness, or simplicity.' It is formed by adding the suffix '-like' to 'baby' and is used to describe actions or behaviors characteristic of an infant.

  1. In a manner resembling a babyB2informal

    Acting or behaving in a way that is characteristic of a baby, such as being innocent, helpless, or dependent.

    ruПо-детски

    • She smiled baby-like at the camera.
    • He cried baby-like when he didn't get what he wanted.
    • The puppy looked up at her baby-like, seeking attention.

    Antonymsgrownupmaturely

Forms
  • more baby-like comparative form
  • most baby-like superlative form